LATEST NEWS......LATEST NEWS......New Extra Care Scheme, Helen Court, Witham due for completion summer 2010.
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Extra Care housing is aimed at older people (those aged 55 and over) who have significant care needs which can inhibit them from living completely independently.  Residents of an extra care scheme can remain living in a home of their own whilst having access to different levels of care as their needs require.  The facilities available can vary slightly across schemes but typically include:
-Care staff available 24 hous a day;
-Fully wheelchair accessible;
-Level access showers in all the homes;
-Facilities for assisted bathing; and
-In some schemes a restaurant serving hot lunchtime meals

How is extra care housing different from sheltered housing?
Sheltered housing for older people is available to those aged 55 and over.  It is aimed at those who wish to remain living independently in a home of their own with access to some basic support services such as a telecare system.

How to apply for Extra Care housing?

Applicants that are interested in Extra Care housing need to register with the council by visiting www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk and completing the online application form ensuring that the box on the application form indicating an interest for extra care housing is ticked. 

Alternatively applicants can call the Housing Assessment Team on 01376 552525 to book an appointment for a member of staff to register them over the phone.

Once an application form has been completed the Housing Assessment team will refer cases with a level of care need to Social Care for an assessment.  The findings of the assessment carried out by Social Care and the details recorded in the housing application form will be presented to the panel for allocation.

Applicants will need to have a minimum care need of 6 hours a week to be considered for the scheme, and this will be assessed by Social Services. 

Forthcoming Extra Care homes
We have 55 new Extra Care homes in Witham due to be available to applicants that either live in or have a connection to the Braintree District or Maldon District.  If you either live in or have a connection to the Braintree District and are interested in applying for the extra care housing please contact the council as detailed above.  If you either live in or have a connection to the Maldon District please contact Maldon District Council on 01621 854477.