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Sheltered housing

Sheltered housing gives people, usually over the age of 60, the chance to live independently with support from the staff of Nottingham City Homes.

Tell me more about sheltered housing

In the Nottingham area we have more than 60 sheltered housing complexes. All the accommodation is self-contained, which means you have your own front door. We do not have bedsits or ones with shared facilities.

Most of these properties are one bedroomed flats, but we also have two bedroomed flats and a number of bungalows. Most of the flats are in buildings no more than two storeys high and most have lifts. We also have flats in some high-rise blocks with great views over the city. Complexes vary in size of between 16 and 96 properties.

This section will tell you more about the flats and where they are.

Anyone over the age of 60 can apply and sometimes you can be younger than this and still apply.

Why should I live in sheltered housing?

One of the best reasons to live in sheltered housing is that you get to meet lots of people. You can take part in the communal activities that are arranged in many of the complexes. From day trips to talks, bingo, lunches and a whole lot more, many older people find they like living with other people in similar circumstances. But, it is up to you how much you take part. You also have a scheme manager who calls on you most days to see that you are alright or if you need any help and access to the Nottingham On Call alarm service.

Increased peace of mind

All our sheltered schemes and many others are linked to the Nottingham On Call emergency alarm service. This provides help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year at the pull of a cord or the press of a button. For a small charge which is paid at the same time as your rent, this will help you to feel reassured that help is available at all times.

Most of our sheltered housing complexes also have good lighting and secure fences as well.