The aim of sheltered housing is to provide comfortable, convenient and secure accommodation, which allows people to keep their independence. A sheltered housing scheme consists of a group of unfurnished flats or bungalows which are designed for older people or people with disabilities who do not need constant or intensive help.
Soha has a nationally accredited Sheltered Housing Service, (Centre for Sheltered Housing Studies Code of Practice). We provide housing and support to over 800 people who are either aged 60 or over, or above the age of 55 and need some support to live independently.
Our sheltered units have an emergency alarm system so that, when you pull a cord, you can get through to one of our operators at Forest of Dean call centre 24 hours a day. Each sheltered scheme is managed 5 days a week, 8.30am - 5pm, by a Scheme Manager.
Scheme Managers play an important part in our sheltered housing schemes. When you move in to your sheltered housing flat or bungalow, your Scheme Manager will meet with you and help you fill in a support plan. This lets you indicate whether or not you would like a daily visit. It will be reviewed with you twice a year, but you can request that the visits be started at any time during your tenancy. Scheme Managers will regularly visit tenants, arrange help in an emergency, help tenants get support services and encourage social and recreational activities. Your Scheme Manager has a duty to look after your well-being. However, they will not enter your home without being invited, except in an emergency.
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