What is sheltered housing?
Sheltered housing is rented accommodation specially designed for older people .

bpha’s sheltered housing provides independent living for people over the age of 60 and most residents lead full and active lives.

Why choose sheltered housing?
Different people choose sheltered housing for different reasons, including:

• peace of mind about security
• the desire to live in a safe environment with support networks close by if they are needed
• the friendships and companionship that close neighbours can offer
• it provides an easy way to get involved in activities with people of a similar age
• it can provide accommodation to meet mobility needs, such as step free access or walk in showers
• the desire to downsize from larger accommodation that has become too expensive or difficult to maintain

Benefits and facilities
bpha's sheltered housing schemes offer:

• Self-contained flats or bungalows with own bathrooms and kitchens
• Communal facilities such as laundry, social rooms and guest rooms
• Social and group activities
• Security features like door entry systems and alarms
• Support of a Warden or Scheme Manager service
• 24 hour emergency assistance through Carelink
• Communal gardens

Wardens will help residents settle in, contact them daily and provide assistance and advice with areas such as filling in forms, benefits advice, and local information about shops and GP surgeries.  Wardens also liaise with family members and other support agencies to ensure residents get the help they need, and co-ordinate other care services if required.

Sheltered housing officers or wardens do not provide personal care to residents in the same way that other support agencies might, e.g. social services.

How to apply
If you are interested in moving into bpha sheltered accommodation, you will need to complete one of the following forms and then bid through the Choice Based Lettings scheme:

• Bedfordshire
• Daventry