Sheltered housing

1. How it works

Imagine having your own place, but with a friendly helping hand nearby if you need it. That's what sheltered housing is like for people over 55 who need a bit of support with their home. It helps them to live by themselves for longer.

Your own home:?You get your own flat or bungalow with a kitchen, bathroom, and living areas – nobody shares your space.
Emergency help:?Each home has a special alarm that can be used to call for help at any time, day or night, monitored by the council’s inhouse Home Safeguard team.
Friendly support:?We have a team of helpers called Mobile Support Officers (MSOs). They visit regularly to see how you're doing, check if everything is safe, and offer help with things related to your home.
Keeping your independence:?The main goal is to help you stay as independent as possible in your own home, knowing that someone is there if you need them.
Finding other help:?We don't provide personal care like help with washing or dressing, but we can help you find other services you might need and show you how to apply for them.
Making friends:?Some places have shared rooms or community areas where people can meet, chat, and do activities together, which is a great way to be part of a community.
How to apply:?If you're interested in sheltered housing in East Devon, you need to apply through?Devon Home Choice. You'll need to meet the same criteria as when applying for other council housing. Additionally, you'll have to be over 55 years old and have a need for support.

2. Contact your Mobile Support Officer

Our MSOs work in small teams based in different district offices. Each team has 4 people who help in one area. You’ll be connected to the team that works in your area, and over time, you’ll get to know them well. When they visit you, they’ll explain everything in more detail.

Sidmouth and Seaton

Mobile Support Officers for areas below can be contacted by phone on 01395519162 or email at lymebourne@eastdevon.gov.uk.

Arcot Park, Lymebourne Park, Lymebourne Bungalows, Manstone Avenue & Salters Meadow.

Brook Lane, Country House, Furzhill, Lower Brook Meadow, Mill Street, South Lawn, Trumps Court & Whitton Court.

Bucknall Close, Coly Vale, Kemps Lane, Northfield, Peazen Flats, Orchard Close & St Andrews Orchard.

Harepath Road, Manor Close, Meadway, Powell Close & St Gregorys Court.

Honiton and Axminster

Mobile Support Officers for areas below can be contacted by phone on 01404549521 or email at dunningcourt@eastdevon.gov.uk.

First Avenue, Healsfield, Huntley Close, Millwey Avenue, Poplar Mount, Ridgway Court & St Georges Avenue.

Orchard Way, Westcott Way & Yonder Close

Cooksmead, Dunning Court, Jerrard Crescent, The Crescent & Tucker Court.

Broadview, Delia Gardens, Glebe Close, Lawrence Close, Orchard Close, Stooks Close & Wiltshier Close.

Exmouth A

Mobile Support Officers for areas below can be contacted by phone on 01395260368 or email at palmer@eastdevon.gov.uk.

Burnside &, Nutbrook.

Albion Court, Dray Court and Morgan Court.

Churchill Road, Fraser Road, Harwood Close, Nasmith Close, Somerville Close & St Johns Road.

Millmoor Vale, Park Close, Park Way, Scotchmead, St Mary's View & Tipton Vale.

Exmouth B

Mobile Support Officers for areas below can be contacted by phone on 01395227884 or email at lympstone@eastdevon.gov.uk.

Brookfield, Chapel Street, Eden Way, Greenhave, Moorhaven & Perriams Place

Bidmead, Capel Lane, Jarvis Bungalows, Jarvis Close, Midway, Salterton Road, Village Close & The Green.

Forton Road, Links Close, Liverton Close, Mountain Close, Rodney Close, Roseway, Parkway & Summer Close.

Churchill Court, Glebelands, Kay Close, Halsdon Avenue, Meeting Lane & Mudbank Lane

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