Extra Care provides 24-hour staffing support, 365 days a year in your own flat, in one of three Extra Care establishments.

Extra Care is about independent living and provides choice, control and privacy.

Locations

Extra Care facilities are at:

• The Ridings
• Harry Garrett Court
• Newburgh House
• A new facility, Maple Court, is due to open in Moredon in 2009

Qualifying for Extra Care

• You must be on the housing register
• A care manager must complete an assessment of your care needs which shows you need a minimum of five hours' care per week
• A funding panel decides who will be allocated a flat
• If successful, you will be assessed further before being offered a tenancy to a flat

Restrictions

Extra Care is not a residential care home. Its aim is to support individuals to maintain their independence within a safe environment.

Help to Live at Home - Printed Leaflet

The information contained in this section of the website is also contained in a leaflet, which is available as a downloadable pdf file:

Help to Live at Home (1.1Mb)

The information is also available in a range of languages and accessible formats (including large print and Braille).

For details please contact Customer Services.

Further Information/Contact

For more information please contact Care Line.