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Sheltered Housing

mhs homes owns 21 sheltered schemes in the Medway area which are supported by three teams of Support Officers from mhs links. The sheltered schemes allow people aged 50 years plus if they have support needs or over 55 years without support needs, to live independently with the added security of having someone to call on in emergencies. Support Officers visit the scheme to check on the well being of residents, liase with their family and doctors where appropriate.

Residents rent their own private accommodation and benefit from communal facilities such as lounges and laundry facilities.

mhs Links recently developed a handbook for Sheltered Housing residents. This is a very detailed publication about living in Sheltered Housing and answers some of the main questions people have about living in such accommodation. Every resident receieves one of these handbooks. To view the Residents Handbook please click on the following link:

Residents Handbook PDF (1.33MB)

Scheme of the Month

Each month one of the 21 Sheltered Schemes mhs Links run is featured exclusively on mhs homes website. If you wish to view this months 'Scheme of the Month' please click on the link below:

Scheme of the Month page

Support Officers 

The Support Officers give day-to-day support to help residents live independently in their homes. The support they provide includes:

  • Advice about security, heating and safety
  • Assessment of residents support needs to ensure that agreed support plans are in place 
  • Liaise with health professionals, family or nominated contacts
  • Promote and encourage residents to arrange thier own social activities

Meet the mhs Links Support Officers by clicking the following link: Meet Our Support Staff

How do I apply?

Pick up an HomeChoice application form at mhs express in Chatham High Street, call on 0845 113 3000 or email customerservice@mhs.org.uk

You may register with Medway Homechoice by calling 01634 334433, visting their website at www.medwayhomechoice.co.uk or Medway Council’s local offices for a Homechoice application form.

Please click on the following link to see our Showflat Photos Page.

Showflat Photos.