What are housing 21?
Housing 21 is a leading not-for-profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care properties for older people of modest means. We operate in nearly 200 local authority areas, managing around 20,000 Retirement and Extra Care Living properties and providing over 42,000 hours of social care each week.
How many employees does housing 21 have?
3,500 people
We employ over 3,500 people (3,200 FTE) and strive to be a good and fair employer. We want to share how we invest in our people and support their development as well as their wellbeing. We empower our people.
What is extra care living?
Extra care housing is housing with care primarily for older people where occupants have specific tenure rights to occupy self-contained dwellings and where they have agreements that cover the provision of care, support, domestic, social, community or other services.
How many properties does housing 21 have?
Our properties We have over 18000 properties available. We provide Extra Care Living and Retirement Living options.
Does 21 housing allow pets?
Private and self-contained, our retirement apartments are designed to allow you to live independently within a community setting. Pets are more than welcome too! A key element of our service is the on-site Court Manager who is there to ensure day to day life at the court runs smoothly.
Can someone under 55 live in a 55+ community UK?
It is rare to find a retirement community that allows young children to live there full-time. However, according to their age restrictions, adult children 18 years or older may be allowed, as long as one of the other adults occupying the unit is 55 years or older.
Is housing 21 a housing association?
By 1976, the housing association had completed its 100th court, with a further 100 completed over the following three years. By 1983, it was responsible for 10,000 homes. In 1992, the housing association split from the RBL, creating Housing 21. In 2019, the decision was taken to revert back to Housing 21.
Is housing 21 a charity?
Housing 21 is an exempt charity. Housing 21 is a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Who qualifies for extra care?
Who qualifies for Extra Care? You need to be an older person who regularly receives help and support and whose needs require 24-hour care.
Who is eligible for extra care?
Key features of extra care housing Residents are usually aged 55 or over and are able to live safely on their own with some support. The accommodation consists of self-contained adapted flats or bungalows.
Can I buy a house at 67 years old?
There’s no age that’s considered too old to buy a house. However, there are different considerations to make when buying a house near or in retirement.
How can I find out if I qualify for social housing in Nottingham?
Firstly, contact should be made with the Nottingham HomeLink Team to ascertain whether you qualify for housing. A large majority of Registered Providers in Nottingham let their homes via Nottingham HomeLink. Alternatively, a full list of Registered Providers who operate in the city is available below.
How many people does housing 21 care for?
Housing 21 is a leading, not for profit provider of Retirement Housing and Extra Care for older people of modest means. We operate in nearly 200 local authority areas, managing around 20,000 Retirement and Extra Care Living properties and providing over 42,000 hours of social care each week.
Where is the housing 21 in Newton Road?
Housing 21 has opened the doors of Newton House, off Newton Road, on the site of the town’s former maternity hospital.
What does the Strategic Housing Network do for Nottingham?
The Strategic Housing Network provides quality housing and standards to Nottingham City Centre. Greener Housing is a home energy efficiency scheme which enables homes to reduce their energy bills. Our aim is to provide affordable warmth and healthy homes for all citizens.