Sheltered housing offers independence, security and peace of mind for those who are aged over 60, or over 55 in some circumstances. Our sheltered housing accommodation includes a range of individual easily managed self-contained properties.

All our properties come with a 24 hour monitoring and response service provided by Helpline which complements our team of visiting officers who visit each scheme daily during office hours, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

For those who need care and support our  Extra care  scheme, The Cannons, offers a range of properties with on-site care.

To apply for sheltered or extra care housing, an online housing application has to be completed at Gateway to Homechoice .

If you are already a Council tenant and are considering downsizing to a smaller property, you could be eligible for a financial payment, to find out about this scheme see our Transfer Incentive Scheme which gives details about the full financial incentives available.

Colchester Borough Homes Independent living with support: The Cannons

Extra Care Housing offers independent living with personalised support when you need it and consists of a range of self-contained, unfurnished properties, allowing to add your own style, with walk in showers and kitchenettes. Located in beautiful grounds with a range of communal facilities and activities on site, should tenants wish to take part.

This type of accommodation offers the same security and peace of mind as sheltered housing with the additional benefit of extra care and support being available from an onsite care team.

There is a communal dining area where a daily meal if offered by external caterers 7 days a week. All applicants for extra care must have an active Gateway to Homechoice application and have had a social care assessment to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for The Cannons.

The onsite care team and caterers are two external companies based at The Cannons. Payment for these services are made directly to the suppliers and are at an additional charge to the rent.