Sheltered Housing

Who can apply for Sheltered Housing?

Sheltered housing accommodation within the Borough is available for persons over the age of 60 who wish to keep their independence but have the security of help and support available.  Sheltered housing schemes within the Borough are owned and managed by our partner Housing Associations and provide self contained accommodation with emergency alarms to call for help whenever it is needed. 

If you are a resident within the Royal Borough and would like more information regarding sheltered housing please contact our Housing Options Team on 01628 683685 or 01628 683676.

If you are an elderly person who does not reside in the Borough but you have relatives that do you may register with the Housing Associations directly.

You may contact either:

Maidenhead & District Housing Association, Crown House, Crown Square, Waldeck Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8BY. Tel: 01628 543100     http://www.mdha.co.uk/

or

Windsor Housing Association, Parkside House, 33-39 Sheet Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1BY. Tel: 01753 777400      http://www.windsorhousing.org.uk/

What will happen when I apply?

Once your application has been accepted, it is awarded a number of points to reflect the conditions in which you live. Points are given for factors such as medical conditions, overcrowding and lack of modern facilities, as well as length of time on the housing register. The total number of points of each applicant is then used as a guide in allocating properties.

Your application for sheltered housing will be given every consideration and an offer of sheltered housing will be made when possible.  This may not happen quickly and the Community Alarm Service (Lifeline) may bring peace of mind to you and your family in the meantime. For more information regarding the Lifeline Service which is operated by Maidenhead & District Housing Association please telephone 01628 545000 or visit their website: http://www.mdha.co.uk/

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