Mid Suffolk District Council has 24 sheltered housing schemes throughout the district designed for people over 60 who are able to live independently but would like the benefits of a daily visit from a warden and an alarm to summon help in an emergency.

Some schemes are made up of flats, others are small groups of bungalows. Most have a communal lounge and laundry and some have a guest room for visitors. There are also social activities which residents can join in with if they wish.

Sheltered accommodation is open to owner occupiers as well as to people living in rented accommodation and to people who are currently living in other parts of the country. Follow the link to download Mid Suffolk District Council's Sheltered Housing User Guide.

For further details about sheltered housing or for an application form and leaflet for sheltered housing, please contact the Housing department using the details below.

Contact Details

Name: Sue Lister
Address: Mid Suffolk District Council, Council Offices, 131 High Street, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8DL
Telephone: 01449 724758
Email: Sue.Lister@midsuffolk.gov.uk 

Related information

Find out more about Mid Suffolk District Council's  Community Alarm Service. These are units that plug into your phone line and enable you to call for assistance by pressing the button on the unit or the button worn round your neck.

For information about sheltered housing, retirement housing and extra care housing, residential care homes, nursing homes, and all forms of elderly care in the UK, visit the Housing Care website which provides options for older people: www.housingcare.org.