There is information and advice available to help you design and plan for an age friendly home. Most people want to stay in their own home for as long as possible so if you are thinking ahead, there are plenty of things you can consider to ensure your home can meet your needs for longer as you age.
HOOP Housing Options for Older People is a tool that helps you to consider your current home environment and identifies information you may need to make housing choices for later life.
Housing Lin has information and advice for the design of new build homes and for adapting existing homes to enable people to keep independent and stay in the same home for longer.
William Merritt Disabled Living Centre provides independent assessments with Occupational Therapists. They have a variety of equipment and adaptations you can try out to be sure they would meet your needs, for example stair lifts, through floor lifts, adapted shower room and adapted kitchen. They can provide advice and lists of suppliers to help give you a place to start.
Leeds City Council provides supporting living services for people who do not want to live in a care home but are finding it difficult to stay in their own home.
There are two types of supporting housing available including;
Retirement LIFE HousingRetirement LIFE (Living in a Friendly Environment) provides a supportive, safe place to live for older people who are over the age of 60.
Tenants have access to a team of support officers who offer regular contact from Monday to Friday. The service is flexible which means as needs change they can alter their contact to make sure the correct support is in place for a tenant to maintain their independence.
There are different types of sheltered housing schemes provided by the council, housing associations and charities. These are available to both rent and buy.
Extra Care HousingThe council owns and manages two Extra Care Schemes – Wharfedale View in Yeadon and Cardinal Court in Beeston. Extra care housing offers an older person independent living in a home of their own, with the benefit of knowing that care is available 24 hours a day.
There are also a number of Housing Associations and private providers also manage Extra Care schemes across Leeds.
feedback@leeds.gov.uk or phone 0113 222 4401, weekdays from 9am to 5pm, Wednesdays from 10am.
If you are unable to live independently, even with extra support, you may need to consider residential care.
I want to stay in my own home, but sometimes find it hardTo make sure you can live as independently as possible in your home, support and specialist equipment is available to make daily tasks easier. Find out about the support and house adaptations you can receive to stay living in your own home by visit out managing at home information pages where you can find information on
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Disclaimer: Please note -Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this information, the Leeds Directory and its contents are offered in good faith. Information included in this directory has been provided by the businesses so although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Leeds City Council and People Places Lives (PPL) do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. Those using the site are advised to refer to Guide to buying services and support prior to making a purchase. Some Green Tick providers listed on Leeds Directory may employ sub-contractors. Please be aware that sub-contractors have not been through the Leeds Directory Green Tick process and you should make your own enquiries with the provider. Classified entries of companies do not imply any form of recognition, recommendation or guarantee of the company or the products and services provided. Users of the directory are advised to check any information offered to their own satisfaction before relying upon it.