Care Services
Sheltered housing
Worthing Homes has specially designed rented accommodation for older people, who require extra service and support to help maintain maximum independence and control of their lives. Sheltered Housing provides a home for life wherever possible with a feeling of privacy and a caring support, which can be ideal for older people who no longer feel happy living alone. You can have total control over what is after all, your own home. You might be looking for security or the companionship of like-minded people. Sheltered Housing is not for people who need full time residential or nursing care. However, there is no upper age limit in Sheltered Housing.
Our Sheltered Schemes:
We have 7 sheltered schemes providing just under 300 homes, all with full scheme manager services.
- Brougham Road
- Chestnut Court
- Clifton Court
- Davenport Court
- Elizabeth House
- Lovett Court
- Wisden Court
What is Sheltered Housing?
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Worthing Homes has specially designed rented accommodation for older people, who require extra service and support to help maintain maximum independence and control of their lives. Sheltered Housing provides a home for life wherever possible with a feeling of privacy and a caring support, which can be ideal for older people who no longer feel happy living alone. You can have total control over what is after all, your own home. You might be looking for security or the companionship of like-minded people. Sheltered Housing is not for people who need full time residential or nursing care. However, there is no upper age limit in Sheltered Housing
We aim to provide a home for life.
“I have not been so happy and content for many years- I have made a lot of new friends.”
“Everyone is like family and you know there is also someone there to help you- twenty four hours a day”.
What does Sheltered Housing Provide?
There are variations between our sheltered housing schemes but they usually provide the following features:
- A Scheme Manager service that provides support to each resident.
- Flats or studio flats in good decorative order with fitted kitchens.
- Each flat has a 24-hour emergency alarm that connects to a call centre or Scheme Manager.
- Communal laundry for tenants to use if they wish.
- Communal lounge in which to enjoy a variety of social activities such as coffee mornings, bingo, afternoon teas and parties.
- A guest room where family and friends may stay whilst visiting.
- Gardens where tenants may sit and relax, do a bit of gardening themselves if they wish or just sit and chat to passers by.
What are the benefits of sheltered housing?
- A home for life wherever possible.
- Your own front door.
- Independence.
- Security.
- Good quality housing.
- Peace of mind with help on hand.
- Company when wanted.
- Remaining part of the community.
- The Scheme Manager Service
- The Scheme Manager will check the well-being of each resident on a regulary basis. Residents can choose how often and when this support is provided ensuring a service which is tailored to each individual’s need. Scheme Managers are also well placed to notice sudden or gradual changes in each tenant and can organise, with the residents help, such services as Home Care, District Nurses and meal delivery services when a resident is no longer able to manage.
- Residents have the opportunity to influence services by means of surveys and also the opportunity to join our “Forum” to discuss how our service is running.
Sheltered Housing, however, is not a nursing or rest home and the Scheme Managers do not undertake such duties as washing, dressing, preparation of meals or administering medication.
The Scheme Managers respond, while on duty, to emergency calls. They are also responsible for the general management and administration of the schemes, ensuring fire and health and safety procedures are adhered to. When the Scheme Manager is off duty, all calls are attended to by one of our Personal Response team.
The Scheme Managers encourage social activities, welcome new tenants and help to arrange outings as well as reporting and monitoring repairs or maintenance work.
How much does it cost?
You would pay a weekly rent plus a small charge for the emergency alarm. Some schemes have an amenity charge that covers the cost of heating and lighting.
Housing Benefit.
You may be entitled to this allowance and can be advised about this on application.
Supporting People Grant.
This is funding the support services you get as a sheltered housing resident. Again, you may be entitled to this and will be advised about this on application
What next?
If you would like further information about sheltered housing please contact:
Care ServicesWorthing Homes
Davison House
Worthing
BN11 1ER
Tel: 01903 703151
Email: Sheltered Housing
Please remember that we may not always be able to help you due to housing legislation.
Other web sites of interest may include
3rd Floor
89 Albert Embankment
London, SE1 7TP
Tel: 020 7820 1343
Fax: 020 7820 3970
Email: enquiries@e-a-c.demon.co.uk
Website: www.housingcare.org
Astral House
1268 London Road
London
SW16 4ER
Tel: 0800 00 99 66 and ask for fact sheets 2 and 8.
This service is available from 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week.
Tel: 0800 00 99 66
Website : www.ageconcern.org.uk
207-221 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9UZ
Tel: 0808 800 6565
Website : www.helptheaged.org.uk