Sheltered Housing

Oban Court

Sheltered housing is a group of unfurnished apartments or bungalows, specially designed and built for people who are able to live an independent life, but would benefit from additional security and support. The individual property may also have special features to aid independent living such as level access showers

The property is fitted with an alarm system that will enable you to contact help in an emergency, 24 hours per day. In addition you receive daily contact with your Scheme or Mobile Manager Monday to Friday to ensure your wellbeing.

Sheltered Housing Schemes may have communal facilities such as a lounge, kitchen, coffee bar, laundry, hair salon, therapy room, a shop and at some sites a meal is served each lunchtime. There may be a Guest Room where relatives or friends can stay for a small charge.

What are the Benefits of Living in Sheltered Housing?

Warm and good quality housing
Your own front door
Independence
Peace of mind, with help on hand through the Scheme Manager, Darlington's Control Centre and the Lifeline Mobile Response Officers
Security
Company when wanted and a whole range of social activities.
Living as part of a community

What Should I look for in a Sheltered Housing Scheme?

Be clear about what you want and decide which of the following are important to you:

Location - ease of access to the shops, transport and surgeries
Design - suitable for individual needs
Communal facilities - are they what you want?
Size and layout of the flat
Atmosphere
Cost - including the service charges
Other residents - what do they say about living there
Social Activities