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Housing options

Starting to think more about where you live? There are lots of options available, from renting to sheltered housing or residential care.

I'd like to stay at home

Small improvements to your home and assistance with daily activities will make a major difference in your ability to remain independent at home for longer.

Homecare: How to find the care you need at home

If you’re having trouble with daily activities, there’s help available. This could include things like getting in and out of bed, as well as cooking and cleaning.
This type of assistance is known as homecare, domiciliary care, or home support

What kind of homecare support is available?

There are lots of homecare services available, depending on what you need. Your local authority will decide if you’re eligible for these services, or for home carers or a personal assistant. The kinds of services available to help you in your own home include:

  • getting in and out of bed
  • bathing and washing
  • preparing meals
  • cleaning
  • fitting equipment and adaptations to your home, such as stairlifts and bath seats
  • going to a day centre

There are many benefits to choosing homecare. Homecare is a lot more flexible, offering different levels of care without long-term commitment.

Home safety

Information on keeping safe at home, including gas and fire safety, protecting yourself from scams and dealing with floods.

I want to move to where I can get more support

If you’re finding it harder to manage at home, residential care might suit you.

Assisted living and extra-care housing

Assisted living (also known as extra-care housing) is a type of ‘housing with care’ which means you retain independence while you’re assisted with tasks such as washing, dressing, going to the toilet or taking medication.

Provision of accomodation

Provision of Accommodation to Homeless 16 and 17 year old

Any duty owed to homeless 16- and 17-year-old under the Children Act 1989 takes precedence over the duties under the homelessness legislation, and the ongoing duty to accommodate and support will normally fall to social services rather than the housing authority.