Sheltered Housing

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Sheltered housing provides an option which gives independence, but a greater degree of independence and social contact than you may get in your own home. Southend Borough Council provides sheltered housing, but demand is high. Housing associations also offer rented property. Private retirement complexes offer similar facilities, but normally you have to buy the flat and service charges can be high.
Rented:
Southend Council Housing Dept 01702 215534 also
Housing Associations:
Estuary Housing Association (throughout borough) 01702 614321
General advice:
Elderly Accommodation Bureau 020 7820 1343
Websites:
http://www.housingcare.org/ a site for older people and all who provide housing care and support to them.
Age UK Factsheets no 2 Retirement housing for sale, no. 35 Rights for council and housing association tenants . Tel 0800 00 99 66, or go to http://www.ageuk.org

KEEP YOUR PET WITH YOU

PETS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE

It is now possible to go into Resiential Care, be it a Care Home or Sheltered Housing and have your pet with you. for further information see http://www.scas.org.uk/petsforlife