Independent Living accommodation enables older people to live independently in flats or bungalows within a supportive environment designed to suit their needs. We call these groups of bungalows or flats Independent Living Schemes. Although each scheme is different, they all have 24 hour emergency assistance from locally based staff and most have a communal lounge for informal and organised activities. Some schemes are groups of flats all under one roof, and some provide laundry and guest room facilities.

Retirement Housing is different to Independent Living. It is designed for both single people and couples over the age of sixty who do not need the level of support provided by Independent Living.

Retirement housing is either flats or bungalows that are connected to Progress Lifeline, which is our Community Alarm Service.

As a general rule, Independent Living accommodation is for anyone over the age of 60. It should be noted however that applications might also be considered at some schemes from people age 55+ - dependent on availability.

Please note that pets are not allowed in the Independent Living flats with communal entrances. They are allowed, with permission, in the Independent Living bungalows and flats that have their own entrances.

If you have somewhere in mind which currently has vacancies (see our scheme profiles for more info on suitability and availability), simply give us a call on 01524 582005 and an advisor will be able to offer you more information about the scheme, arrange a visit and help you through the application process.