I’m interested in Extra Care what do I need to do next? There are a number of Extra Care schemes across where Useful contacts properties can be rented, leased or purchased outright. For information Advice and Information Service – 0116 222 9555 on schemes in the area where you live contact the Advice and Information Service on 0116 222 9555 who will help explain what District and Borough Councils you need to do next. Council, Melton Borough Council Extra Care How will I know if I am What are the Costs? Council Offices, Parkside, Station Approach, Desford Road, Burton Street, eligible for Extra Care Extra Care is designed to be Narborough, , housing? ‘affordable housing’ with secure Housing Leicestershire, LE19 2EP Leicestershire, LE13 1GH Leicestershire County Council will tenure and all the legal rights Tel: 0116 275 0555 Tel: 01664 502502 arrange a social care assessment associated with living in your own Helping you to live with you. This will look at you home. Charnwood Borough Council, North West Leicestershire Council Offices, District Council, both your short term and long Costs will include; independently for longer Southfield oad,R Council Offices, term needs. We will check your • Rent eligibility at the same time as , LE11 2TX Road, • Service Charges completing the assessment. You Tel: 01509 263151 , • Wellbeing Charge (24/7 cover) must have a minimum need of 3½ Council, Leicestershire, LE67 3FJ • Care Services hours care per week. The Symington Building, Tel: 01530 454545 A financial assessment will To find out if you are eligible Adam and Eve Street, and be undertaken to identify your contact our Customer Service Market Harborough, Borough Council individual costs and will look at Centre on 0116 305 0004 Leicestershire, LE16 7AG Council Offices, your entitlement to benefits such Tel: 01858 82 82 82 Station Road, as Housing Benefit and Income Wigston, Support. & Bosworth Borough Council, Leicestershire LE18 2DR Hinckley Hub, Tel: 0116 288 8961 Rugby Road, Leicestershire County Council Hinckley, Customer Service Centre Leicestershire, LE10 0FR 0116 305 0004 Tel: 01455 238141 N0509 Designed and printed by Leicestershire County Council. Tel: 0116 305 6128 N0509 Designed and printed by Leicestershire County Council. Tel: Testimonials “My parents needed, not a nursing “I felt so lonely at home home, but perhaps a little more help on my own, now I to keep living independently. Living in have all the company Extra Care has given them this.” I could possibly want but reassured I have the “It’s good that there are people of privacy of my own flat different ages living in Extra Care – when I want it.” this helps to keep people going.” „ Are you (or someone you care for) aged 60 or What are the benefits of Extra Care Housing? “There are activities to do and sometimes trips out, which are over with care and support needs? • Extra Care Housing is safe, • Alongside the 24/7 provision enjoyable. I enjoy the things we do like bingo, exercise classes, comfortable and secure there is a wide range up to date „ Is being independent important to you? theme nights. It is nice to get together with other people.” accommodation designed to meet equipment and technology including „ Is your current home situation becoming difficult and adapt to your changing needs gadgets and gizmos that can help as you age. you to remain independent in your to manage? home and be adapted to meet your • Services include the provision of “Have a better quality of life now “I knew I needed more help and 24/7 on site staff delivering flexible needs. If the answer is yes, then Extra Care Housing that care needs are being met – I was not managing at home but care and support options, giving you • Extra Care is private living, you worry less about keeping well.” was not ready to move into a care could be the solution for you. peace of mind that help is available have your own front door, but it also home. I moved to the Extra Care when you need it, helping you to offers a real sense of community “You are treated with scheme and have found all the care stay independent and in control. where there are opportunities to be dignity – as a person, and support I could possibly want. actively involved in social events. not just an ‘age’.” I wish I had done it years ago.” Other benefits and facilities of Extra Care may often include; • A nutritious cooked meal - daily • Laundry facilities • Well designed and maintained • Hairdressing/beautician facilities gardens with outdoor communal and/or health treatment rooms areas • Dining room/restaurant and coffee • Assisted bathrooms or Spa facilities bars • Controlled access to the site with • Communal lounges and other areas secure main doors such as a library room, crafts room • Alarms (personal/lifelines) situated or computer suite in your accommodation and in the • Guest suite so that friends and building family can stay over