Sheltered housing

Sheltered housing is a group of unfurnished self-contained flats specially designed for the elderly. They provide secure accommodation without people having to give up their independence. The accommodation includes communal areas, such as a lounge, kitchen and garden where residents can socialise.

A resident warden is on duty from Monday to Friday during normal office hours. Each flat has a 24-hour community alarm system, to ensure residents can get help if they need it any time of day or night.

Wardens organise social activities such as coffee mornings and sightseeing trips. Other services available to residents include hairdressing, exercise classes, and weekly visits from mobile libraries and independent meal delivery companies.

You can find a list of sheltered housing on the East Sussex Community Information Service – sheltered housing on ESCIS.