Severn Vale Housing Society

It is specially designed accommodation, mainly for older people, which is available for rent. There are thirteen sheltered housing schemes around the Borough, a total of over 400 units of secure, affordable housing. There are variations between the retirement housing schemes, but mostly they provide the following features:

• Self contained flats with their own bathrooms and fitted kitchens

Communal facilities such as:

• Laundry Rooms
• Communal lounge for a variety of social activities
• Gardens
• Guest Rooms
• Security and safety features
• A Residential Scheme Manager 24 hr emergency assistance through connection of each flat to a call centre

View some of our retirement properties - click here.

Each of our Retirement Housing offerings has it's own Scheme Manager. They are responsible for:

• Help newcomers to settle in and explain how everything works
• Make regular contact with each resident as required
• Assist with emergencies
• Encourage social activities and independent living
• Liaise with residents, families and agencies to assist with independent living

Some of the things we feel make a difference when living in our retirement housing:

• Good quality housing
• A home for life wherever possible
• Your own front door
• Independence
• Peace of mind, with help on hand via the Scheme Manager or central control in emergencies
• Security
• Company when wanted
• Remaining part of a community