Housing options and care homes

Options for moving into accommodation such as sheltered living and care homes.

Shared Lives: providing a home for vulnerable people

Find out how to become a Shared Lives carer for adults who are vulnerable, have mental health issues and are in need of a home.

Extra care housing provides care and support 24 hours a day. It is different to a care home as you have a separate residence and front door.

Sheltered housing is designed to meet the needs of older people who are seeking a home for independent living into their retirement.

Supported living offers independent living with a carers service to help care for yourself, health and wellbeing.

Information on how to move into a care home.

There are many types of care homes that provide for different needs.