Extra Care Housing offers residents the security and privacy of their own home, a range of facilities on the premises and 24 hour care services.
Benefits
- 24 hour care services, if you need them
- the option to part-buy or social rent a property
- your own front door for privacy
- a range of communal services which may include hairdresser, shop, restaurant, assisted bathing, social activities, garden areas, health and well-being clinics
- the opportunity to choose your level of involvement with the wider community
- a safe and secure place to live
- couples can live together
Eligibility
You must:
- have a local connection with Wirral through residence, family or employment
- be aged 55 years or over
- have a combination of housing, support or care needs, which could include requiring assistance with daily living tasks or:
- be an older carer with a dependant who has a learning or physical disability
A full assessment of health and social care needs will be carried out.
Read our guide to assess what you need.
There is support available if you care for an adult.
Contact the Central Advice and Duty Team (CADT) which is part of Adult Social Services if you need help filling in forms on 0151 606 2006. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:50am to 5pm.
If you are worried about an adult outside these hours, call the Emergency Duty Team on 0151 677 6557.