We understand that our tenants’ needs change as their circumstances change. Our Sheltered Housing schemes are ideal if you are looking to downsize to a more manageable home, meet new friends and stay near family but still have the independence of your own front door.

Our schemes are specifically designed for those over 60 (or 55 with a medical need) and have some specific adaptations such as alarm pulls and ramps where needed.

All our schemes have communal areas where you and your neighbours can meet for a catch up or you can make new friends at one of the many coffee mornings and other events.

The homes are ideal for single people and couples, allowing you to continue living with your partner or spouse.

We have schemes across West Norfolk and most are close to shops and other amenities as well as public transport links. Alongside several in King’s Lynn we also have schemes in Hunstanton, Downham Market, and a number of local villages.

This depends on the type of home you move into and you will need to apply to us for permission to have a pet.

Some homes have private gardens and all of our sheltered housing schemes have communal areas for you to enjoy.

The support team do not provide personal care but we can help you to arrange this with social services.

If any aids and adaptations are required, this is something we can look into for you and help with. There are lots of ground floor homes or those with lifts and ramps.

There is also an alarm system in each property with pull cords in every room; we can also link a pendant to this alarm system so you can call for help at any time.

Visitors are welcome on the sheltered housing schemes, but you are responsible for your visitors’ behaviours.

There are also guest rooms available on most of our schemes, more information on how to book these can be found further down this page.

Freebridge is responsible for repairs and general maintenance of the property, although decorating inside your home is your responsibility.

Anyone can bid on our homes but you need to be registered with West Norfolk Homechoice first, you can register with them at: homechoice.west-norfolk.gov.uk

There is limited parking available on the schemes although this is not allocated.

Each sheltered scheme has a communal area where there are some organised events.

Each sheltered scheme has a designated support adviser looking after the scheme; they will be on the scheme once a week. Your support adviser will be contactable during office hours. For emergencies, there is a pull cord system in the property, which is monitored 24 hours a day.

If you’d like to find out more about what living in a Freebridge Sheltered Scheme is like, contact the team at Freebridge on 03332 404444.