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Sheltered accommodation schemes in Yorkshire Housing Group
Sheltered accommodation schemes are designed to help older people remain independent in a secure and supportive setting.
Each scheme is of a group of homes with either a resident or non-resident warden or scheme manager employed by Yorkshire Housing Group. Their role is to try and ensure the general well-being of all residents in the scheme.
Support Plan
These have been introduced under the Supporting People initiative. They encourage residents to review their situation with their warden or scheme manager to see if the most appropriate advice and help is being given to help them retain their independence. The plan might include involving others such as a GP, social services or support workers where appropriate and liaising with them.
Communal facilities
Schemes will provide a variety of communal facilities which might include a communal lounge, laundry and guest rooms.
24-hour cover
For all schemes there is someone on hand to handle emergency calls day and night, 365 days a year.
In addition to the sheltered accommodation schemes around North, South and West Yorkshire, the Group also provides other levels of support to older and vulnerable persons throughout the region.
Sheltered housing in Craven Housing
Craven Housing is committed to providing good quality housing and services for older people in the Craven District in which tenants can be helped to keep their independence.
Our aims are to:
- ensure that services delivered by Craven Housing are high quality
- set clear standards of service
- improve and expand our Craven Care 24-hour lifeline service
- work with partner agencies to meet the support needs of customers
- ensure our customers receive good services that are value for money.
Who is the service for?
It is for older people who need support and for other vulnerable adults. It is not for people with high care and support needs unless they have certain support systems already in place.
What type of homes and services are offered?
- Tenants of flatlets or one-bed flats – there are 129 of these – are given five calls per week from Monday to Friday, visits if needed and social activities
- Bungalows with a common room – there are 232 – get five calls per week, visits if needed and social activities
- Bungalows with no common room – there are 53 – get five calls per week, visits if needed, use of communal facilities
- Bungalows and flats – there are 401 – get fortnightly visits, may attend common room activities
What about wardens?
They work from 8.00am – 4.30pm (4pm on Friday) after which time an out-of-hours standby service is provided.