Housing Related Support
What is housing related support?
This is help that is provided to people to prevent them from becoming homeless or having to be admitted into hospital or residential care when it can possibly be avoided.
A support worker works with the person to develop a range of skills that will give them the confidence and independence to live successfully in the community. The support can include help to learn how to maximise their income, budget for bills, cook healthy meals and access other services such as doctors, dentists and social activities.
Further information on Housing Related Support
Sheltered Housing
The Sheltered Housing service offered by Dudley Council covers a range of accommodation. It also offers some useful services for both private and Council tenants, such as the Dudley Telecare Service and the Bogus Caller's Hotline.
Sheltered Housing is a term used to describe self-contained flats or bungalows available to older people. Services offered are tailored to suit the needs of the individual. Promoting and securing independence for older people in a safe, easy to manage home of their own is the aim.
The Council has 11 specially-built schemes, but also offers other types of accommodation as well. Any tenant over 60 in Dudley can also request the support of a visiting member of staff to their home.
To take a look at the different schemes and types of accommodation available in Dudley, along with general background information, please click on Guide to Accommodation on the left.
To apply for accommodation, or for further information about the services offered by sheltered housing, do not hesitate to contact Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345 and speak to one of our trained operatives who will be happy to assist you. You can also now apply for sheltered housing here:
