Swindon Council
You might be finding it difficult to cope at home but there are a number of ways that you can be supported, so you can remain living there independently for as long as possible.
Extra care and sheltered housing help older people to continue to live independently and Supported Housing solutions for vulnerable people.
A residential home is a place where a number of people live together, looked after by care staff who are available 24 hours a day.
A nursing home is a place where a number of people who need nursing care, because of illness or disability, live together, looked after by trained nursing staff.