Eligibility Criteria:
- although primarily aged 55 years and over, Sunderland does have schemes that are inclusive of individuals aged 18 years and over and people with a learning disability
- assessment by the Council as being eligible under the Care Act 2014 for care and support, and whose care and support is fully or part funded by the Local Authority
- have a housing and social care need
- are a resident of Sunderland or have a connection to the area, such as a family member or friend.
Extra care housing schemes generally include:
- self-contained, adapted apartments or bungalows
- on-site care and support staff
- emergency alarms with 24-hour access to care staff
- communal facilities such as lounge, dining area, laundry and gardens.
Homes are designed for safety and accessibility. Features include lifts, level-access bathrooms, lowered kitchen worktops, wide hallways with handrails and storage for mobility aids.
People living in extra care have their own self-contained apartment or bungalow, their own front door and a legal right to occupy their home.
People can move in with low level support needs, such as help with shopping or dressing and can access more support as their needs change. As long as needs can be met safely, people will be supported to remain in extra care for as long as possible.
Extra care tenants are not obliged to obtain their care services from a specific provider, although some domestic services, hairdressing salons or meals in the community café may be included in the service charges.
Assistive Technology plays an important role in helping people remain independent, improve health outcomes, support the reduction of hospital admissions and improve overall quality of life for those living in extra care scheme. Examples include fall detectors for people at high risk of falls, devices for people living with dementia and electronic care systems that enhance safety, communication and independence.
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