Extra Care Housing

 What is Extra Care Housing?

Extra care housing is offered by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Gosport Borough Council, Guinness Partnerships and Places for People.

Extra Care accommodation allows older people over the age of 55 to live their lives actively and independently in self-contained accommodation with a tenancy. Care staff are based onsite and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide planned care and support and to respond in the case of emergencies.

Extra Care is different from residential care as it offers people their own flat in a safe and supportive environment in buildings close to local facilities. As a resident you would have your own home and front door, so family and friends are free to visit when they wish. Some schemes also have guest suites available should your family wish to stay for a few days. Spinnaker View and Juniper Court have shared facilities such as restaurants, hairdressers and gardens. Social activities are held in a communal lounge which are arranged by care staff and resident groups which you can choose to join if you wish. There are lots of opportunities for informal socialising too and living in Extra Care is a great way to make new friends without compromising your independence. Couples can move to Extra Care and remain together, and all schemes have one or two bedroom flats. Pets are also allowed in certain flats but please check this when applying. 

Applicants aged over 55 who have a housing need and have a care and support need as assessed by Adults Health and Care can apply. Hampshire County Council has a dedicated team of Extra Care advisors available to help you to decide whether Extra Care housing is the right choice for you or your loved one. Click here to find out a bit more: https://youtu.be/9EJiqguDPBk

For further information visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/extracarehousing or contact Hampshire County Council at extracare@hants.gov.uk.

Link to more information about Spinnaker View http://www.placesforpeople.co.uk/find-a-home/homes-to-rent/spinnaker-view

Link to more information about Juniper Court https://housingcare.org/housing-care/facility-info-158423-juniper-court-bridgemary-england

How to apply for Extra Care Housing

To apply to go on the waiting list for extra care you must first have an Adult Services care assessment carried out to ensure you are eligible for a care package. To arrange the assessment call Adult Services on 0300 555 1386. Please note that an extra care application cannot be progressed without a care assessment and care assessment can take up to 6 months to be carried out.

Once you have had your care assessment and are eligible for care, you will then need to complete a Joint Housing Register application form. To obtain a form please call the Gosport Borough Council Housing Advice Team on 023 9254 5476 or email HousingAdviceTeam-mbx@gosport.gov.uk  

For any other general enquiries about extra care in Gosport please email extracare@gosport.gov.uk