b'Housing with care and supportExtracare housing creates an environment where you can live independently at home, without being socially One of the hardest decisions you might face involvesisolated or struggling to cope on your own.choosing whether to stay in your current home or moveExtra-care housing is fully self-contained with either one to a new home which might be more suitable. or two bedrooms, and with level access which makes it The Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) providesuitable for those with limited mobility or a wheelchair. free and impartial advice on housing and care needs.Bathrooms have accessible showers, and other features Their website at housingcare.org contains lots ofare carefully designed to promote independence. information to help you make informed choicesMany schemes will also include a restaurant, residents about your housing needs. This includes advice onlounge, facilities for activities and services, gardens and whether to move, and where to get good financialgrowing areas. Extra-care flats are available to rent advice, as well as up-to-date information on a rangeand buy, through leasehold shared ownership.of accommodation and housing options throughoutMost schemes have care teams on duty 24 hours a WestSussex and in other parts of the UK. day, seven days a week. This type of service provides The EAC also provide an advice line.an attractive alternative to residential care, where Phone: 0800 377 7070. people can maintain their independence and have their Sheltered- and retirement-housing optionscare needs met.There is a wide variety of retirement and shelteredWe are encouraging both rented and leasehold housing properties available in West Sussex, bothshared-ownership schemes so that there is a real to buy and to rent. These housing schemes providechoice of extra-care housing in West Sussex.independent living for people who value the securityExtra-care housing is not just for older people, but is of living in a property that was designed with olderalso suitable for working-age adults with disabilities people in mind. Most schemes are restricted to peopleand care needs.aged 60 or over, but this varies. Many people living inTo ask about extra-care housing in West Sussex,this type of accommodation still live very active livesplease contact our Adults CarePointbut welcome the fact that they are less likely to need toby calling 01243 642121move if their health or mobility deteriorates. or emailing socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk. You can Sheltered- and retirement-housing properties arealso call using Relay UK on 18001 01243 642121 available to buy on a leasehold basis or to rent through(from a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded some local authorities and housing associations.onto a computer, tablet or smartphone).To find out about vacancies in local-authority andYou can also contact housing providers direct.housing-association schemes, please contact yourFor more information about extra-care schemes, local district or borough council. You can find detailsplease visit housingcare.org.of most sheltered- and retirement-housing schemes in WestSussex at housingcare.org. Shared Lives Extra-care housingThere are two Shared Lives Schemes in West Sussex. Extra-care housing is designed to be a home for life forThe schemes provide accommodation, care and people with care and support needs, including thosesupport to people who cannot live independently. The with a health condition that may deteriorate over time.support is available to adults with different needs, such 18Living well in your community'