Housing and care homes

In this section

Find and choose a care home

Care homes are for when you can no longer live independently in your own, supported, extra care, or retirement housing.
Long term residential placements for older people

How to choose a long term placement and what costs are involved.
Supported housing

Supported housing is for 18 to 55 year olds who find living at home difficult but don't need full time care.
Sharing a home - Shared Lives scheme

If residential or other more formal care services aren't for you, you could possibly benefit from sharing a home with a Shared Lives family.
Extra care housing

Housing for people aged 55 and over with care needs who want to live independently for as long as possible.