Allocations Policy For Elderly Accommodation

Summary

Accommodation in sheltered housing is unfurnished properties specially designed or adapted for elderly people. Current council tenants may be eligible for sheltered housing according to age and needs. The council carry out an assessment of applicants and maintain a waiting list until suitable properties become available.

Downloads

• Application Form - Council Tenants (XLS, 409KB)

Further information

If you (or one of you in the case of joint applicants) are 60 years old and over, you can be considered for a property designated as suitable for older people. There are two types of accommodation available and these are;

Category I – Flats and bungalows with a lifeline providing 24 hour emergency cover. You will also benefit from a call from a Housing Support Officer.

Category II – Sheltered Schemes. These consist of self contained flats and also benefit from a lifeline providing 24 hour emergency cover. In a Category II Sheltered Scheme you would also receive a daily visit form a Housing Support Officer.

If you would like to know more about living in a Category I or Category II property please contact a member of the Housing Options Team, details provide below.