Sheltered Housing
Many healthy and independent people live in sheltered housing schemes. It is such a popular choice that today there are more than 25,000 sheltered housing schemes in the UK, all of varying shapes and sizes. In fact more older people live in sheltered accommodation than residential and nursing homes put together!
All our sheltered schemes:
- provide security and peace of mind
- enable people to live independent lives
- promote the rights and choices of individuals
- encourage and enable participation and involvement in social and other activities
- provide a professional service
The features of the sheltered schemes managed by the partner Housing Associations of WM Housing Group vary but often include:
- Self contained flats/apartments
- Communal facilities
- Scheme manager on site or visiting support service
- 24 hour emergency assistance
- Security and safety features
Sheltered housing provides specially designed accommodation for older people who are able to live independently, with the benefit of a support worker or scheme manager during the day and an emergency alarm service at all other times.