Supported or community good neighbour supported housing for older people
- About sheltered housing
- What to expect
- Who can apply?
- How to apply?
- Disabled access
- Other housing options
- Homeless
About sheltered or community good neighbour supported housing
The service is for older people aged 50+ with support needs. Younger applicants with severe disability may be considered. Homeowners and others with access to sufficient equity/capital to purchase more suitable accommodation may be excluded.
We provide sheltered and good neighbour self-contained accommodation. These are mainly one-bedroom flats (but there are some bungalows, two-bedroom flats and studio flats), centrally heated with emergency alarm and most have secured entry-phone systems. Support and assistance are provided by Scheme Manager to promote safe, independent living.
The service does not provide emergency accommodation.
What to expect
These schemes provide you with:
- your own self-contained accommodation
- independence - freedom to come and go as you please
- an alarm system for help in an emergency
- safe and secure surroundings, most with entry-phone systems
- a scheme manager to provide regular support
- extra support as or when you need it, and
- social activities with people of a similar age
Who can apply to live in sheltered and community good neighbour housing?
You can request an assessment to find out if you are eligible for supported housing. The request can be made by:
- yourself
- a relative or friend
- a social worker or housing officer
- your GP or a health visitor
- your community centre or day centre, and
- nomination from other councils
How to apply
You need to have had a needs assessment before you can apply for sheltered housing.
You can request an assessment by:
- Email: Housing.Registration@homesforharingey.org
- Completing our Request an Assessment online form
- Tel: 020 8489 3432
- Writing to the address below:
- Assessment and Referral Team
1st Floor
48 Station Road
Wood Green
N22 7TY
- Assessment and Referral Team
You can download details of Sheltered Schemes in Haringey (PDF, 86KB), or search for supported housing on Haricare.
Disabled access
Most supported housing schemes have disabled access. However, the Assessments office does not as it is a home-visit based service.
Other housing options
Supported living services
These schemes offer you a home and a support package in a range of accommodation types.
Living independently
Equipment, adaptations and devices to help with daily tasks, so people can stay in their own homes for longer.
Residential care
Advice about choosing a nursing home or residential care home, including lists of homes and their Care Quality Commission rating.
Homeless
If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless you need to contact the housing advice team.
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