A2 Dominion - Extra Care Housing
Summary Self contained accommodation which supports tenants through 24hr personal contact from a team of trained staff. Extra Care schemes also have the back up of an alarm system and provide a range of communal facilities for residents e.g. hairdressing rooms, lounges and restaurants. A2 Dominion runs 3 Extra Care Schemes in Reading: Chimney Court, Charles Clore Court and Cornerstones.
Website http://www.a2dominion.co.uk/rte.asp?id=1448
Email careandsupport@a2dominion.co.uk
Phone 0845 408 6606
Age UK
Summary Advice on renting or buying retirement/sheltered housing accomodation.
Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk/home-and-care/housing-choices/sheltered-housing/
Email http://www.ageuk.org.uk/contact-us/
Phone 0800 169 6565
Catalyst Extra Care Housing
Summary Oak Tree House in Tilehurst is an Extra Care Housing Scheme run by Catalyst. The scheme offers 24hr on-site support and community alarm service, and facilities include lift, lounge, dining room, hairdressing salon.
Website http://www.chg.org.uk/
Email http://www.chg.org.uk/residents/homes/make-an-enquiry
Phone 0300 456 2090
Directgov: Sheltered Housing
Summary Information about sheltered housing and extra care housing.
Website http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/HomeAndHousingOptions/SupportedHousingSchemes/DG_4000295
EAC Housing Care
Summary Search for retirement housing.
Website http://www.housingcare.org/elderly-uk-sheltered-housing.aspx
Email info@firststopadvice.org.uk
Emmbrook Court
Summary Emmbrook Court comprises 46 spacious, private, leasehold very sheltered apartments offering a variety of services including friendly staff on hand in emergencies 24hrs a day and care Call system with pull cords fitted in every room.
Website http://www.retirementsecurity.co.uk/search_courts/
Email emmbrook@btconnect.com
Phone 0118 975 3919
Firststop
Summary FirstStop Advice, provided by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel is a single gateway to information and advice about all aspects of care, housing and finance for older people, their families and carers.
Website http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk/moving-to-specialist-housing.aspx
Email info@firststopadvice.org.uk
Phone 0800 377 7070
Homechoice at Reading (Reading Borough Council)
Summary Applying for a Council or housing association home.
Website http://www.reading.gov.uk/residents/Housing/HomechoiceatReading/
Phone 0118 937 2172
New Support Solutions
Summary New Support Solutions is an innovative provider of bespoke support services for Adults with community care needs. We offer Personal Care, Support with daily living, Brokerage and Direct Payment Administration services, Advocacy.
Website http://www.newsupportsolutions.org.uk/
Email info@newsupportsolutions.co.uk
Phone 0118 933 2286
Raglan Housing Association
Summary Sheltered housing scheme for over 55 age group.
Website http://www.raglan.org/
Email thamesvalley@raglan.org
Phone 0800 011 6420