Extra care

When living alone at home is no longer viable, extra care services help individuals to continue living independently in their community, maintaining their own self-contained environment. Extra care also enables couples to stay together, when one partner requires additional support, within a sheltered community.

To read some of our extra care success stories, please click here

An overview of our service

Care UK operates a number of extra care schemes throughout England in partnership with local authorities and housing associations. Moving into a Care UK-run extra care scheme means that you can benefit from care and support throughout the day but, unlike moving into a residential or nursing home, you retain your own front door and are free to come and go as you please. Our care team will be on site 24 hours a day, giving you the reassurance you need to maintain your independence.

All of our care and support workers are vetted and are trained to a high standard. They also have regular checks with the Criminal Records Bureau.

To read June’s story, please click here

A typical extra care apartment comprises one or two bedrooms, an open plan living and kitchen area and a separate bathroom. Each self-contained apartment is accessible through its own front door and many have balconies overlooking landscaped gardens.

Each extra care complex usually boasts the following features:

• Restaurant serving a balanced menu of freshly cooked food
• Accessible lift access to each floor
• Onsite hairdressing
• Small shop selling groceries and basic household supplies
• Games and activities rooms
• Large, bright lounge and sitting rooms
• Well maintained gardens and secure outside spaces
• Active social and resident groups
• Free parking for visitors

To read Claudia’s story, please click here

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