Sheltered, Extra Care and Almshouses
Independent Living Accommodation in Havant
Independent Living Accommodation (formerly Sheltered Housing) is for people of retirement age or those who are registered disabled. These homes are owned by social landlords and are supported by non‑resident staff. Flats also have community alarm systems for added safety.
Many schemes offer regular social activities, such as coffee mornings, and some accept residents from age 55.
How to register
- Guinness Partnership properties in Havant: Register with Havant Borough Council through Hampshire Home Choice.
- Portsmouth City Council properties in Havant: Contact Portsmouth City Council to register on their Housing Register.
Extra Care Housing in East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Test Valley and Winchester
Extra Care housing is provided by Hampshire County Council in partnership with East Hampshire, Eastleigh Borough Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Winchester City Council.
What is Extra Care housing?
Extra Care offers self‑contained flats for older people who want to live independently but need some care and support. Key features include:
- Your own home with your own front door
- On‑site care staff 24/7 for planned care and emergency support
- A safe and supportive environment close to local facilities
- Options for one‑bedroom and two‑bedroom flats
- Couples can move in together
Extra Care is different from residential care because you have your own tenancy and more independence.
Who can apply?
Extra Care may be suitable if you:
- Are aged 55 or over
- Are on the housing register
- Have a housing need and a care/support need assessed by Adult Social Care
Hampshire County Council also has a dedicated Extra Care team to help you decide if this is the right option for you or a family member.
How to apply
Extra Care lettings are managed outside of Hampshire Home Choice and are not advertised on this site. To find out more:
- Visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/extracarehousing
- Visit: Sheletered and Extra Care Housing in Winchester
- Email: extracare@hants.gov.uk
- Watch the video: https://youtu.be/9EJiqguDPBk
Bulmer House Extra Care housing in Petersfield – coming soon!
Bulmer House extra care housing is scheduled for completion in early 2027. This latest Hampshire County Council scheme, delivered in partnership with Housing 21, will provide 56 self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments for social rent in Petersfield, East Hampshire.
The development will offer 24-hour on-site care and support.
Residents will also benefit from a range of shared facilities, including an on-site restaurant and communal spaces.
To find out more or register your interest, email extracare@hants.gov.uk.
Almshouses
Information about The Almshouses Association and current vacancies
Information about Almshouses with St John’s Winchester
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