Eligibility, costs and applying for extra care housing

to cater for a variety of older people. While there is a care team on site, not everyone living in the scheme has to have care needs
so people who need no or very little support now, are safe in the knowledge that if their needs change then the care team will be there to support them.
to provide emergency care for example if someone becomes ill or needs a bit of extra support following a hospital stay or a fall.
to provide planned night calls
for older people, single or couples, normally aged 55+ but this can vary, depending on the development.
to support many people to live independently – the idea is that it’s a home for life but it cannot replace nursing care or offer 24 hour supervision.
for a balanced mix of care needs in each scheme so that there will always be people who are more active.

Extra care cannot replace nursing care.

Tenants in extra care pay rent and service charges for their apartment and these vary from scheme to scheme but are affordable and eligible for Housing Benefit.
People who have a care package will receive a Fairer Charging assessment and, depending on their circumstances, may have to contribute towards their care costs or may have them fully covered by the Local Authority.
Where there is a community alarm service there may be a charge for people who have pendants or pull cords to use in case of an emergency.
All costs and charges associated with living in extra care are fully explained when you apply.

You can self refer to extra care or referrals can come from social workers, health workers, friends and family.
Each scheme requires an application form which should be completed and returned to the scheme manager.
All applicants to extra care should be registered with Manchester Move.
Applications are discussed at monthly allocations meetings and places are allocated based on individual needs and the availability of care hours.

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