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Housing, usually for older people, with on-site wardens and other facilities.
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Sheltered housing is a type of ‘housing with support’, which you can buy or rent. Explains what sheltered housing is and how to get it. Extra care housing offers more support than sheltered housing, but still allows you to live independently. Information on that is linked to at the bottom of the page.
If you are finding it difficult to manage living at home, it may be possible for you to get your house adapted so that it is suitable for your needs, or for you to get help so that you can stay in your home. Information on the help you can get, if you will have to pay for it and if so how you can pay for it, and where you can get help and advice. (Content applies to England only)
Explains what sheltered housing is, how to find it, how to apply for council or housing association sheltered housing, almshouses, buying or renting, and extra-care housing and additional care.
Explains what sheltered housing is, its features, advantages and disadvantages of living in sheltered housing, how to find sheltered housing, things to consider before moving, and help with housing costs.
Brief explanation on what sheltered housing is, getting additional care, who can provide it, whether you can rent or buy. (Content applies to Wales only)