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Independent Living (sheltered housing)
Comfort, safety and security under one roofNobody wants to lose their independence, but there may come a time when you feel you need additional help and support.
One solution, which lets you keep your independent lifestyle, is to live in WDH's Independent Living Schemes. Located throughout Wakefield and the surrounding district, they
help tenants maintain their independence by providing comfort, safety and security. Furthermore, you even have a built-in support system, because each property is fitted with a Care
Link alarm, a 24 hour a day emergency contact point.
The following comment is from a tenant in one of our independent living schemes:
"I was
always frightened of losing my independence and my dignity. Here, I am still my own person, I can cook and bathe safely. I don't have to go to bed when a carer says so. But, if I do feel
a bit wobbly, I know that I just have to use the alarm pull and help will be on hand immediately."
Also, each scheme has a manager who will monitor your welfare,
liaise with relevant agencies, where required, as well as facilitating social events to encourage the active and happy atmosphere found at WDH schemes. There is always something going on,
whether it’s one of the many trips or a get together in the residents’ lounge.
If you, or members of your family would like to find out more about WDH's
Independent Living Schemes, call OneCALL on 0845 8 507 507 (calls to OneCALL may be recorded for training purposes), or the Independent Living Team on 01977 724449
for more information.
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pages in this section
Independent Living Referral Form... Fill in this form to refer someone,
or yourself, who is interested in Independent Living, for an assessment. The assessment will take place in your home, wherever possible, and must be completed before an independent
living property can be allocated.
Independent living schemes... Read up on a sheltered
scheme before you move into it, or - once you are there - read more about the facilities in your scheme.
Independent Living
Scheme Improvement Programme... This page provides dates for the improvement of all WDH Independent Living Schemes.
Help with moving home... Take the hassle out of moving into sheltered housing by using WDH’s new
Home Relocator Service.
Repairs... How to request a repair, which repairs we are responsible for and
which you will need to organise yourself.
Care Link... A 24-hour monitoring service for those at risk.
Health Inequality Caseworkers....
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further information
Independent Living Strategy... Read how WDH address the key housing issues that prevent people leading active,
independent lives, and seek to tailor our service to the needs of the individual, offering more choices and improving standards.
Eligibility Criteria Process for Independent Living Schemes... Before applying,
applicants must have a proper understanding of what Independent Living Schemes offer and how such schemes could meet their needs.
Independent Living Schemes – Eligibility Criteria... Find out if you are eligible for WDH's
Independent Living Scheme.
Homeless Strategy... Read how WDH works in partnership
with Wakefield Council and stakeholders to help prevent and tackle homelessness.
Community Responsiblilities... Information on your responsibilities.
Scheme Manager Responsibilities... Information regarding what you can expect from WDH Scheme Managers.
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