More older people than ever wish to remain in their own homes, so a new initiative by Hampshire CC aims to provide both rent and purchase options for council-supported residents. 

Extra-Care provides people with their own individual apartment, coupled with access to communal and shared spaces, in modern, high-quality, attractive buildings, and close to local facilities. Schemes include both one and two bedroom units to enable couples with differing levels of need to remain living together. Twenty-four hour care and support is available on-site, to be used progressively by people as their needs increase, avoiding early or unnecessary entry into residential, or nursing homes.