As we get older, the majority of us would prefer to stay at home and maintain independence.
Get equipment, services and technology to help stay in your home for longer:
- equipment
- Telecare
- meals delivered to your home
- home care, where a paid carer comes to your home
- Utilities and emergency contact information
There are times you may need extra support at home. Have a look to see if these apply to you:
- help leaving hospital
- reablement - support at home
- Disabled Facilities grants
- Easy Read paying for services (PDF)
If you want move into some kind of care, then these housing options may be suitable for you:
- Shared Lives
- housing schemes
- sheltered housing
- extra care sheltered housing
- Choice of Accommodation and Third Party Top Ups
- Paying for care - residential and nursing care deferred payment scheme (PDF)
There may come a time when you can no longer manage at home, after you've considered all other housing and support options:
You can also download or view the 2019-20 Bedfordshire and Luton Directory of adult care and support services includes guidance on paying for care, different support options, finding help to live at home, residential home care.