What is extra care housing?
Extra care housing is like sheltered housing. The accommodation has individual, self-contained flats, each with its own front door.
The difference is that the level of personal care available is much higher. An onsite carer will arrange your care according to your needs. Staff are available 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies. They can support you with tasks like:
- personal care
- help with meals
- other daily living activities
Extra care housing includes communal facilities where you can meet with other residents. This helps to create a community in which people can live and age well.
How do I find extra care housing?
Extra care housing is available on a wide variety of tenures. This includes:
- social rent
- shared ownership
- private rental
- leasehold
Your local district or borough council may be able to help you find extra care housing in your area. Housing Care lists all the settings in Surrey with apartments to rent or buy.
The future of extra care housing in Surrey
Currently there is not enough extra care housing in Surrey and there is a particular lack of affordable extra care housing. We have committed to increasing the availability of affordable extra care housing by 725 units by 2030. Our extra care housing will be:
- designed so that you can live your life your own way
- created with your future in mind
- within the heart of the community
- designed to support and promote your independence
Below is a short video that explains how we plan to deliver extra care housing.
Affordable extra care housing in Surrey
See our Accommodation with Care and Support Commissioning statements for more information.