Sheltered housing
What are its benefits?
The benefits of sheltered accommodation include:
- Living in a community with other older people
- Keeping your privacy
- Keeping your independence
- Having a scheme manager to help in emergencies
- 24 hour cord access to Careline
And many schemes offer:
- A communal lounge
- A free laundry
- Access to a communal garden
Who can apply?
You are eligible to register for sheltered council housing if:
- You are a British citizen or have been granted refugee status or indefinite/exceptional leave to remain
- You or your partner is aged over 60 years
- You are a resident of Hammersmith & Fulham*
View our fully illustrated guide to the schemes
Moving Options - Sheltered Housing Booklet (this booklet will be available for download shortly - in the meantime, please telephone 020 8753 4156/4014 for a copy)
» Sheltered Housing - How to Apply 2008 (pdf 475KB)
