Yes, there are 2 housing schemes in Bridlington that offer self-contained flats for older people with care and support needs who wish to live independently. These are:
- Portland Mews, owned by Hanover Housing, which is made up of 36 flats
- Applegarth court, owned by housing 21, which is made up of 30 flats.
You can find out more about extra care housing on our East Riding Community and Care Services directory.
Qualifying residents
These properties are normally available to people who:
- are aged 55 or over
- have a local connection
- have had a needs assessment and qualify for a care and support package
- qualify to join the council's housing waiting list.
Extra care housing costs
Please contact the housing association directly to discuss costs.
The rent and service charge for these properties are eligible for housing benefit. There is an additional care charge.
You can find contact details for these properties on our Community and Care Services Directory.
How to apply
There are two ways that you can apply:
Contact the housing association directly
You can find contact details for these housing associations on our East Riding Community and Care directory.
Ask us to nominate you for one of these properties
We can nominate you for 1 of these properties. You’ll need to complete a housing application.
To request a housing application form contact us by either:
You must make sure that you answer yes to question 8 on the form. This is the question that asks if you wish to be nominated for a housing association tenancy. If you have a medical need to move you may get medical priority.
Please note: extra care housing is also available at Rita Hunt Court in Beverley. This is a council owned housing scheme. You can find out more about Rita Hunt Court on our Community and Care Services Directory.