Extra care accommodation is a type of accommodation for people aged 55 and over who have, or anticipate, a care need. It supports people in keeping their independence as they live in their own homes.
In extra care schemes, there is a mix of individuals with differing needs to ensure a diverse, welcoming and inclusive community.
Many extra care schemes usually have communal facilities and outdoor spaces. Schemes usually have easy access to shops, and community facilities.
If you are thinking about moving, maybe because your current home is too much to manage or doesn’t meet your needs and you want to retain your independence and privacy, Extra Care housing might be an option for you. It can help you to stay as independent as possible and offers a great deal of choice and control over care and support needs.
Lancaster City Council has played a key supporting role in the development of St Martin’s Court, a new “extra care” housing scheme for people aged 55 provided by Progress Housing Group on the edge of the University of Cumbria campus in Lancaster.
A one or two-bedroom apartment (own tenancy) with your own front door, kitchen, lounge and bathroom
In-house background care and support
Support with unexpected events such as falls or emergencies from carers who are on site 24 hours a day
Lift access on all sites and mobility scooter storage in some (via a communal storage facility)
Additional support in extra care is personalised (via individual packages of care) to meet people’s needs as they change over time so they can live independently for longer
As it is an integral scheme and there are communal areas, pets aren't allow (except service dogs)
The community aspect offers socialising opportunities, reducing the risk of isolation
If or when you need care, the same carers are on site every day and help with monitoring potential ongoing issues
Peace of mind that if your needs change, the care team will be there to support you
Extra Care housing enables people to move out of their homes when they are finding it difficult to cope, into a home where they can be secure and live independently.
Please note extra care is very different to residential care and as such cannot accommodate individuals with 24-hour care needs.
To apply for St Martin’s Court Extra Care, you must:
Be eligible for UK social housing
Have a local connection to Lancashire (priority to those with a local connection to Lancaster City Council)
Meet the minimum age criteria of 55 years
In the case of joint applications (and one applicant does not meet the minimum age criteria, please contact us for further guidance). We allocate on a case-by-case basis and on housing need and may consider exceptions in certain circumstances
Normally require assistance with daily living tasks and/or personal care. However, this is not essential for those individuals who would benefit from a safer and more supportive environment due to physical and mental health needs, unsuitable current living arrangements, or caring responsibilities
Demonstrate affordability, either self-funded or eligibility for funded housing and/or support. All applicants will be subject to an affordability check in accordance with the Lancaster City Council choice-based lettings (CBL) policy
Extra Care is not suitable for people who:
Need constant supervision and cannot be left alone
Cannot ask for help when they need it
Have very complex needs (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Could put other tenants at risk (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
For further information or to express interest in St Martin's Court, please contact Progress Housing Group via email at StMartinsCourt@progressgroup.org.uk, through live chat here, by calling 0333 320 4555, or by visiting (or writing to) Progress Housing Group, Sumner House, 21 King Street, Leyland, Lancashire PR25 2LW.
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