Sheltered and Supported Housing
Sheltered accommodation and supported housing are types of
accommodation for older people or people with a disability, which
include relevant care and support services. The terms cover two
different types of housing. The differences are explained
below.
What is Sheltered Accommodation?
Sheltered accommodation is a flat or bungalow specially designed
and built with the needs of older people or people with a
disability in mind.
There are lots of variations between sheltered housing schemes
but they usually provide self-contained accommodation with
warden/sheltered housing support services where help is on hand for
support and assistance. Some schemes have communal facilities
such as a communal lounge and laundry facilities.
Find out more about
Sheltered Accommodation with Yorkshire Housing.
Find out more about
Sheltered Housing from Directgov.
What is Supported Housing?
Supported housing is usually for people with disabilities who
need housing-related or care-related support. People
can have their own tenancy and may live independently
or three or four people may live at the same address.
What is Extra Care Housing?
Extra care housing offers a way of supporting people to
live independently for as long as possible. It provides the
security and privacy of a home of your own, a range of facilities
on the premises, combined with access to 24-hour care/support
services if required. For more information, see the Extra
care housing page on the North Yorkshire County Council
Website.