Housing allocations policy and scheme

21. Supported accommodation

1. 21.1. Applicants can indicate whether they want to be considered for supported accommodation on the application form but will usually be offered one only if they meet the following criteria:
   • older persons' sheltered or independent living accommodation - applicants will usually be aged 60 or over
   • older persons' housing with care or extra care sheltered accommodation - applicants aged 55 or over with support and/or care needs
     • applicants require a referral from a social care manager to be considered for this type of housing
     • applicants will be expected to sign-up to a support and care package
   • other supported housing - applicants must meet the requirements set out in each scheme's eligibility criteria
     • applicants will usually require a referral from a social care manager to be considered for this type of housing
     • applicants will be expected to sign-up to a support and/or care package as appropriate
2. 21.2.Bungalows, ground floor flats, and flats with lift access will usually only be offered to applicants who have poor health and/or a disability who require accommodation on one level.
3. 21.3. Certain properties may be designated, for a limited period of time, for applicants who fall into a particular age category to ensure the continued sustainability of a particular block or area of housing.  These may be subject to local lettings policies (see section 25).