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Specialist accommodation is available in Kent for people who are older and need extra care, and also for people with learning disabilities or mental health problems.
Thanet District Council does not own or manage any of this type of accommodation but we do work in partnership with Kent County County and a number of our partner housing associations who own sheltered housing, warden assisted housing and enhanced extra care accommodation.
You can make an enquiry to the Housing Options team and we will help you contact the relevant housing association. You will need to be on the Thanet District Council's Housing Register. Contact us on 01843 577277 or e-mail housing@thanet.gov.uk to find out what to do.
More information about 'Better Homes Active Lives' accommodation can be found on Kent County Council's web site.
The Better Homes Active Lives project is a project that has 58 self contained one bedroom flats for people with learning disabilities in eight blocks across Kent and one block of seven one bedroom self contained flats for people with mental health problems. To be considered for these schemes, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
You must be over 16, have a learning disability and care need, be registered on Thanet District Council's Housing Register as having a housing need and must live in Kent.
You will be registered with Thanet District council as having a housing need and have an intensive support need.
The Housing in this project is managed by Housing 21 Housing Association. A panel meets to review the applicants for the schemes to ensure that the service can meet the needs of the individual and that the eligibility criteria is met. Voting for nominations is 50% from Kent County Council and 50% from the relevant District Council.
If you are struggling to manage on your own, then Extra Care Housing services can help you to live independently in an apartment of your own. One and two bedroom self-contained apartments are available.
Some of these apartment blocks are for older people (aged over 55) and other blocks are designed for disabled people. and may have specialised facilities and trained staff to help.
The blocks have communal facilities such as lounge, restaurant, gym, bar and hairdresser, and care services. These services and facilities can help you stay independent for longer.
Have a look at the accommodation by clicking on the links below.
Bradstow Court, Rumsfield Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2FE - 40 units of accommodation for older people
Victoria Villas, 150 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5FD - 40 units of accommodation for older people
All schemes have seven apartments for tenants and one for communal/staff. Each apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen. They are all wired to connect in Telecare and have use of a buggy store.
Alfred Deller Court, Birchington is fully accessible for wheelchair access
George Culmer Court, Westgate for people with mental health problems
If you are over the age of 55, are able to live independently and only require occasional support from a resident warden, you may wish to apply for local sheltered housing.
The following Registered Social Landlords provide housing for older people in Thanet. You will need to be on Thanet District Council's Housing Register to apply. Contact our Housing Options Team to find out more.
Housing Options Team
E-mail:
housing@thanet.gov.uk
Tel: 01843 577277
Fax: 01843 577340
Alfred Deller Court, Birchington