Extra Care housing

Extra Care housing is offered by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Hart District Council and Vivid Housing Association. 

It allows older people to live their lives actively and independently in self-contained accommodation with a tenancy. Care staff are based onsite and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide planned care and support and to respond in the case of emergencies.

Extra Care is different from residential care as it offers people their own flat in a safe and supportive environment in buildings close to local facilities. You have your own home and front door, so family and friends are free to visit when they wish. Some schemes also have guest suites available should your family wish to stay for a few days.

Some schemes have shared facilities such as restaurants, hairdressers and gardens. Social activities are held in a communal lounge arranged by care staff and resident groups which you can choose to join if you wish. There are lots of opportunities for informal socialising too and living in Extra Care is a great way to make new friends without compromising your independence. Couples can move to Extra Care and remain together, and all schemes have one or two-bedroom flats.

Extra Care housing is an option for those aged over 55 who have a housing need as well as care and support as assessed by Hampshire County Council's  Adults' Health and Care department.

Hampshire County Council has a dedicated team of Extra Care advisors to help you to decide whether Extra Care housing is the right choice for you or your loved one. To find out more visit, www.hants.gov.uk/extracarehousing or contact Hampshire County Council at extracare@hants.gov.uk.

Find out more about Extra Care housing in this short video.

For more information about Hart's Extra Care scheme in Fleet, watch our 10-minute video showcasing the facilities at Campbell Place.

If you have any questions, please contact the Allocations team at Hart District Council at housingallocations@hart.gov.uk.