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<p>The Government values the important role supported housing plays in enabling vulnerable,
older people to live independently. In England, my Department, along with the Department
for Health and Social Care, provides capital grant funding to supported housing providersto
promote development of increased supply of sheltered and supported housing for rent
in the social housing sector at subsidised levels and also for low cost home ownership
including Older Persons’ Shared Ownership. Social housing, including supported and
sheltered housing in the social sector, is prioritised for people in identified housing
need, including those who have medical and welfare needs. Older residents of sheltered,
extra-care and other supported housing on low incomes may be eligible for Housing
Benefit to help with rental costs. This is a means tested benefit so if they are on
a low income this will be reflected in how much Housing Benefit they might receive.
In addition, they may also be eligible for other income support through the welfare
system.</p>
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