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Home Help for elderly, disabled and vulnerable

Depending on your situation there are different housing options available Elderly woman in her chair to you.  Please check the information below to see which applies.  If you're unsure then please contact the Housing Advice Centre.

Home owners and private tenants who wish to remain in their home

Should you wish to remain in your current accommodation the following services can provide help and support to do so.

Council tenants and Housing Association tenants who wish to remain in their home

You will need to contact Redbridge Homes for Council tenants or your Housing Association for Housing Association tenants. 

People who wish to move from their home (over 55s)

If you would like to live independently but still have the security and support when needed then you may be eligible for Sheltered Housing.

If you would like full time 24 hour support as you cannot manage living independently then you can apply for 'extra care'. 

If you have a disability, feel vulnerable or just want to move into a council property then you can  through our Choice Based Lettings Scheme.

People who wish to move from their home (under 55s)

If you have a disability, suffer from mental health or feel vulnerable then we may be able to help you.  Please contact the Housing Advice Centre 

If you have a disability, feel vulnerable or just want to move into a council property then you can  through our Choice Based Lettings Scheme

What is vulnerability?

People who need help due to old age, illness or physical disability, such as:

  • hearing or visual impairment
  • someone with learning disabilities
  • mental health

This is not an exhaustive list and if you are unsure then please contact us.

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