Dudley council and selected registered social landlords offer number of housing schemes and services that can assist you to live fulfilled independent lives and aim to provide varying degrees of personalised support, care and security.
Independent Living, also known as sheltered housing, is a term used to describe rented accommodation available to those over 55 years. It combines the privacy of your own home with the peace of mind of 24 hour emergency assistance via Dudley Telecare, and the help of a Supported Living Co-ordinator. Our aim is to help individuals live independently within a safe, secure, and homely environment.
There are 11 specially built housing schemes located around the Dudley Borough. Each scheme provides a range of communal facilities including a lounge, kitchen, laundry, communal gardens, and a guest bedroom to make you feel comfortable and right at home.
Extra Care housing is a type of purpose built housing scheme to enable people over 55 who want to continue to live independently but with the added benefit of care and support as and when it is needed.
There are a number of schemes, in the Dudley Borough, that offer specialist supported accommodation, with staff on site, for people with learning disabilities or mental health needs. If you require further information or an assessment please contact Adult Health and Social Care.
Shared Lives is an innovative scheme which matches individuals with care or needs with a household who can meet their care and accommodation needs. The scheme is suitable for adults with a range of disabilities who need assistance in their daily lives. If you require further information or an assessment, please contact Adult Health and Social Care.
The Living Well, Feeling Safe scheme is a partnership that offers older individuals safety, security and wellbeing advice in their own home. This includes advice on alarms, housing options, home adaptations, and fire safety advice.
The scheme is made up of the council and other local organisations such as Age UK Dudley, West Midlands Police, Victim Support and West Midlands Fire Service.
Following an assessment by a partnership officer, appropriate services will be contacted and arranged for assistance and support. It is ideal for those who feel vulnerable, isolated, or in need of a little advice.
The Dudley Telecare Service is a technology based system that offers continuous monitoring and helps to minimise risk. Devices include a range of alarms and sensors that are linked to the emergency monitoring centre where our call handlers are available 24/7 to respond when triggered or called.
The products are unobtrusive and flexible, and have transformed the lives of individuals who wish to continue to live independently while having reassurance of safety within the home.
The Winter Warmth Support Scheme aims to help residents keep warm and well in their homes over winter. The service runs all year round and offers a range of advice and practical support to help heat homes. This may include free home energy visits, advice to help reduce bills or help to access energy grants and discounts.
The Winter Warmth Support helpline is available to anyone who is concerned about themselves or another to keep warm: 01384 817086.
Dudley’s Home Improvement Services allows residents in private or social housing can apply for adaptations to their home and the team provides additional services to support vulnerable people. If your home is not adaptable or you would prefer to move to a more one that can be more easily adapted, our services can advise you further. Please be aware that social housing is in short supply, and demand is extremely high for family homes. However, support may be available to help you to move to an alternative, more suitable, private home through our home improvement service.
