supported housing

• What is supported housing?
• How can it benefit me?
• Tell me more...
• How can I apply?
• What if I need disabled access?
• Exclusions
• How do I find out more?
• Supporting people

What is supported housing?

Supported housing is a service providing sheltered and secure accommodation for older people (normally 55+) with support needs.

How can it benefit me?

Supported housing can provide you with:

• independence – the freedom to come and go as you please
• your own self-contained accommodation
• an alarm system for help in an emergency
• safe and secure surroundings, most with entryphone systems
• a scheme manager to provide you with regular support
• extra support as and when you need it
• introductions to social activities with people of a similar age

Tell me more…

We can provide you with sheltered one-bedroomed, self-contained accommodation. We may also occasionally be able to provide bungalows, two-bedroomed flats and studio flats. Our accommodation is centrally heated with emergency alarms and most homes have entryphone systems.

To promote safe, independent living, we can ensure you receive support and assistance from a scheme support manager who can visit you at home.

How can I apply?

You (or somebody you know) can request an assessment to find out if you are eligible for supported housing.

You can request an assessment form using the contact details below, or you can complete and send one to us now, using our online form.

Fill in the online form

What if I need disabled access?

Most supported housing schemes have disabled access. Please note that the assessments office itself (at Woodside House, 294 High Road, Wood Green) does not have any reception facilities as it is a home visits-based service.

Exclusions

This service is not available to homeowners who have access to enough money of their own to buy more suitable accommodation. If you would like to discuss whether or not you might be eligible, please contact the supported housing assessments team. Alternatively, you can request an assessment by completing our online form below.

The service does not provide emergency accommodation. If you are homeless, please contact Haringey Council’s housing advice team.

Housing advice team
Apex House
820 Seven Sisters Road
London
N15 5PQ

Tel: 020 8489 4309
Email: housing.advice@haringey.gov.uk

Housing advice

Find my local Customer Services Centre

Request an assessment using the online form

How do I find out more?

To find out more about supported housing, you can click the links below, and download further information. Alternatively you can request paper copies using the contact details below.

Note that the address given here does not have any reception facilities (it is a home visits-based service), so please do not visit in person.

Supported housing assessments
Woodside House
294 High Road
Wood Green
London
N22 8YX

Tel: 020 8489 2367
Fax: 020 8489 2393

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.00pm (assessments service)

Information on sheltered housing for older people

Where to go for help – useful information and addresses

Guide to supported housing

Supporting people

If you are moving to a new council home, or if you are already a tenant already and are not coping well on your own, don’t worry, help may be at hand.

As the name suggests, the Supporting People programme is designed for vulnerable people, helping them cope independently in their own home.

Go to our 'Supporting you when you need it most' page to find out more