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Older People
Sheltered Housing in Derby
Sheltered housing, also known as Retirement housing is intended specifically for older people, usually over 55 or 60 years old. You may be accepted at a younger age if you have ill health or you have a disability. The housing tends to be in a scheme of about 20 to 40 self contained flats or bungalows.
There is almost always an alarm system and most schemes have a scheme manager who can give you support with your tenancy and check your well being. There are often communal areas such as a shared lounge, laundry and garden.
Sheltered housing is advertised on Derby Homefinder. If you’re not on Derby Homefinder and you would like to apply, please follow the link below:
Extra Care Sheltered Housing in Derby
Extra care sheltered housing is a type of sheltered housing that offers care facilities. It is for people who need personal care services, such as help with bathing or dressing. The dedicated care staff are based on the scheme which makes the service very responsive and flexible. Accommodation is provided in self-contained flats and in addition to the facilities that are found on a sheltered scheme there is a restaurant, hairdressers, hobby and recreational facilities, etc.
Extra care sheltered housing can be rented. The two Extra Care Sheltered housing schemes in Derby, Handyside Court and the Leylands Estate, are run jointly with the Adults, Health and Housing department. People housed there are assessed by the Adult Services. All applicants’ circumstances will be carefully considered and a decision will be made by an allocations panel that meets monthly. You normally need to be aged over 55 to apply for Extra Care Sheltered Housing in Derby, you may be accepted at a younger age if you have ill health or you have a disability. There is currently a waiting list for Extra Care housing. A new Extra Care scheme is currently being built in Mackworth and is due to open in October 2012. For more information download the Mackworth Extra Care Scheme leaflet.
If you are interested in this kind of housing, contact your care manager or social worker to check the care services provided match your needs, how they are paid for and if you are eligible for any financial assistance. Remember that your needs may change over time and, as a result, your care and support needs may increase or decrease.
For further information visit our links to Older People’s organisations or contact Derby Homefinder.
Residential and Nursing Care in Derby
If you are considering moving to residential or nursing care in Derby take a look at our Guide to Derby’s Care Homes.
This guide aims to make choosing a care home easier. It lists all the registered care homes in Derby and gives essential advice on finding the home that suits you. It also explains the role that the Council can play in helping you meet your needs in providing financial support.
If you are thinking about moving to a care home, you can contact Derby City Council for advice and support. If you prefer, a friend or a relative can do this for you.
For more information contact Derby City Council’s Screening and Assessment Unit on the following relevant telephone numbers:
Adult Social Services
Telephone: 01332 717777
Website: Adult Social Services
Older People’s Organisations
For more information on Older People’s Organisations please visit the following organisations:
Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC)
Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
Telephone: 020 7820 1343
Website: www.eac.org.uk
For more advice on housing options for older people, visit Housing Options for Older People, (HOOP). You can complete a brief questionnaire on your housing issues and then be able to view suggestions and advice on your situation. There is also the option for an advisor to call you back to discuss your housing issues and questionnaire answers with you.
FirstStop: Advice for Older People
FirstStop provides support and advice for older people as well as an information service for carers covering care, housing, finance and rights both through their website and telephone Advice Line.
Telephone: 0800 377 7070
Website: www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk
Age UK
Age UK has a vision of a world in which older people flourish. They aim to improve later life for everyone through information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research.
Telephone: 0800 169 6565
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Counsel and Care
Counsel and Care's independent, dedicated and sympathetic Advice Service offers information and support to around 250,000 older people, their families and carers a year. They can advise on a range of community care issues, including finding and paying for care, welfare benefits, and hospital discharge.
Telephone: 0845 300 7585
Website: www.counselandcare.org.uk