Extra Care Housing

Extra Care Housing consists of properties predominantly for older people but also for younger people with mental health, learning or physical disabilities, where additional support and social care services are required.

Allocation to Extra Care Housing will not be advertised through Choice Based Lettings but will be made via Direct Let as decided by a dedicated allocation panel.  Allocations through this panel will be based on an assessment of the level of support and care required by the applicant.

The eligibility for these units is that the occupant must be in receipt of some form of disability allowance. There are 30 units of extra care housing - 15 units at Westwood in Eastwood Old Road, Leigh on Sea and 15 units at Longmans in Rampart Street, Shoeburyness. These units have access to the following facilities: 

  • Personal care (provided 24 hours a day, seven days per week)
  • A personal alarm system linked to the on-site care provider
  • Secure entry system
  • Communal lounge

Please note that extra care sheltered housing is allocated separately through Adult Social Care. You can contact them by email to council@southend.gov.uk or by calling 01702 215008.

If you are currently renting a property from Southend-on-Sea City Council, contact your Tenancy Services Officer at South Essex Homes who will be able to give you advice or assistance, call 0800 833 160 to reach your Tenancy Services Officer.

Westwood Extra Care

Westwood

137 Eastwood Old Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4RZ

Westwood is situated in the sought after Belfairs estate of Leigh-on-sea, within easy access of the A127 and local shops.

Westwood is an extra care scheme with 24-hour care and support available on site.

Studio flats: 0

One bedroom flats: 15

Date built: 1975

 

There are 36 x 1 bedroom 'Part 2' units at Rothwell Close and Bradfordbury.  These properties have access to the communal lounge, communal gardens, secure door entry systems and are linked to Careline. 

Longmans Extra Care

Longmans

11 Rampart Street, Shoeburyness, SS3 9AY

Longmans is beautifully situated close to Shoebury East Beach, near to local shops and amenities as well as a bus route with services into Southend.

Longmans is an extra care scheme with 24-hour care and support available on site.

Studio flats: 0

One bedroom flats: 15

Date built: 1978

At this site there are units at Dane Street, John Street and George Street that are part 2 schemes, linked to Careline, communal garden, secure door entry systems and access to the communal lounge at Longmans. There are no lifts at this property.