What is extra care housing
It is like sheltered housing. You have your own individual self-contained flat, with your own front door. You get a higher level of personal care, arranged for you.
If there is an emergency staff are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Your care provider will help you:
- with personal care
- with your meals
- your daily living activities
There are communal areas where you can:
- take part in social and leisure activities
- be part of a community
Extra care housing has different names:
- assisted living
- flexicare
- housing with care
How do I find extra care housing
in ÖйúPÕ¾ on Housing Care. You can also contact your local district or borough council housing department.
You can live in extra care housing by:
- paying social rent
- shared ownership
- private renting
- leasehold
The future of extra care housing in ÖйúPÕ¾
There is not enough extra care housing in ÖйúPÕ¾ and not enough extra care housing people can afford.
We are increasing the number of extra care housing by 725 places before 2030.
Our extra care housing will be:
- so that you can live your life your own way
- with your future in mind
- in the heart of the community
- to support and promote your independence
Watch the short video to see how we will deliver extra care housing.
Further information
Our Accommodation with Care and Support Commissioning statements give more information.
Watch the short video below about extra care housing.