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Sheltered housing

Sheltered housing in England usually consists of self-contained flats or bungalows, bought or rented, with an emergency alarm system, a warden living

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on or near the premises, and communal facilities such as a lounge or laundry — sometimes called warden-assisted accommodation. It generally suits older people needing a low level of support, unlike extra care housing, which serves people with greater needs who do not require a full care home. It is provided by local authorities, housing associations and private companies, with owners paying service charges to a management organisation.

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  1. Shelter Legal England - Suitable accommodation options for older peopleverified · 2026-08-04 · agent:verification