Sheltered housing

Sheltered housing helps older people live independently in a safe and supportive environment. It provides secure, self-contained homes that you can rent from the council. Each home has:

• its own front door, kitchen, bathroom and living area
• some have private gardens
• most have shared spaces such as a lounge, garden and laundry room for residents to socialise and relax

Benefits of sheltered housing

Living in sheltered housing means you can:

• have your own good-quality, well-maintained home
• stay independent
• have peace of mind knowing help is available in an emergency
• join in social activities if you want to
• feel part of a friendly community
• get involved in how your scheme is run