Supported and sheltered housing - information and advice
Sheltered housing is a flat or bungalow especially designed and
built with the needs of elderly people in mind.
Applying for sheltered housing
Any person of pensionable age who feels the need for some
support can apply for sheltered housing. The Council's main
responsibility is towards applicants who currently live within the
Council's boundaries. Your application will also be considered if
you used to live in the Council area, or if you have relatives who
currently live here. If you do not have any connection with this
area, you may still register as, from time to time, it is possible
to allocate sheltered housing to those who wish to live in this
area.
The application can be done in person (or someone else can do it
for you, like a friend or social worker) by contacting Rochdale
Boroughwide Housing.
Rochdale Boroughwide
Housing
The warden system
Wardens are practical and understanding people, sympathetic to
the problems of ageing. They are carefully recruited and trained to
encourage you to look after yourself and to lead an active
independent life. When on duty the warden's primary task is to
respond to an emergency as quickly and efficiently as possible, so
that in the event of an illness or a fall, or some other crisis,
you can quickly get help.
In an emergency, it is the warden's job to take the first
action. It may be something that can easily be put right there and
then; if not the warden may have to call your relatives, your
doctor; or other professional help that may be needed.
If you need home care services, meals on wheels or special
household aids, the warden will try to help you obtain them by
contacting the Adult Care Service for you. The duty warden will
normally call on you once a day to ensure you are alright.
If you are unwell or in need of urgent assistance when a Warden
is unavailable, a person at Central Control will contact a member
of your family or a friend to visit you. If it is an emergency and
you are in need of urgent assistance, they will quickly arrange
this.
Help with your rent
You are responsible for paying your rent but you may be eligible
for help with it. For further information contact the Housing
Benefits Section.