Sheltered housing is a popular choice for many people with a variety of housing needs. You need to be over 60, or over 50 and on disability living allowance and have no pets.

Whether you currently rent from the council or other landlords or own your own home, you can apply to go onto the waiting list.

To make life even simpler, the council shares its waiting list with most other registered social landlords (sometimes called housing associations), so completing one form will mean you can be considered for over 50 schemes throughout the Swindon area.

Although each scheme is slightly different, within the majority of schemes you will find:

• Individual self-contained flats, bungalows or studio flats
• Carpeted and lit internal corridors
• Fully furnished communal lounges
• The services of a resident warden or visiting scheme manager
• Guest rooms for visitors
• Regular coffee mornings and social activities
• Economic central heating systems
• Communal laundries
• High level of fire protection and security
• 24-hour emergency alarm cover

Most importantly, sheltered housing can provide a sense of independence in a happy environment with the knowledge that help is on hand if required.

Why Choose Anything Else?

There are usually a number of one-bedroom and studio flats available for rent immediately. If you are keen to move quickly we may be able to help you sooner than you think.

If you wish to apply for sheltered accommodation please download the application form below, complete it and send it to us (the return address is on the form).

Application Form

The application form is available as a downloadable pdf file:

Application For Housing form

There is also an information leaflet that is available to download as a pdf file:

Sheltered Housing in Swindon

Further Information/Contact

If you require more information please telephone the Housing Needs Department on 01793 463181.

George Hall Court Newsletter March 2008