The majority of Milton Keynes’ housing is in self-contained estates set away from roads, comprising a mix of housing types, a local shop, takeaway restaurant, community centre or hall, doctor’s surgery and, in some estates, a post office and pharmacy.
There are different types of accommodation available for disabled people in Milton Keynes: independent living, sheltered housing and supported housing. In addition to their own property, the council also works closely with other housing associations, some of which are listed in this section.
Disabled Facilities Grant – Milton Keynes Council
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 254309
Disabled Facilities Grants are grants provided to those eligible “to modify an individual’s home environment in order to restore or enable independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families.”
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) can be made, up to the value of £30,000, for essential major adaptations to your home. These commonly include:
-Improving access to the home – for example ramps and half steps
-Improving access and movement in the home – for example hoists and stairlifts
-Providing suitable hygiene facilities – for example bathroom and toilet facilities
Full details can be found on their website, which explains the process and eligibility.
Supported housing for older people
Supported Housing
4 Woodhouse Court, Soskin Drive
Stantonbury Fields, Milton Keynes, MK14 6GB
Tel: 01908 222 616
There is a range of self-contained properties in Milton Keynes designed for people (60 years or 55 years with a support need) who wish to live independently. Milton Keynes Council has a Sheltered Housing Officer who offers a daily visit to each tenant to check on well-being. Each property also has a Community Alarm – 24 hour, 7 days a week service to help vulnerable adults who are in distress or in need of emergency care.
For those needing more support there are currently (2024) three schemes:
- Courteney’s Lodge
- Flowers House
- Kilkenny House
Sanctuary Care
Caton House Residential & Nursing Home
37 Epsom Grove, Bletchley, MK3 5NR
Norman Russell House, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0EH
Head Office Tel: 0330 123 3247
Local Tel: 01908 898 6548
Web: https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/care-homes-buckinghamshire-care-homes-east-and-south-east/caton-house-residential-and-nursing-home
Provide residential, nursing, dementia respite and palliative care services. There is also a day care centre providing half and full-day breaks.
SOCIAL HOUSING
Milton Keynes Council
Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 252937
Web: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/housing/housing-allocations-scheme/do-i-qualify-social-housing
Anyone over the age of 16 with a housing need can apply to join the Housing Register. There are qualification and eligibility rules such as not having savings over £16,000 and those who do need not meet the threshold of housing needs as defined in the Housing Allocations Policy.
The policy does state that the property needs to be accessible and that all the normal features can be used taking into account any medical and/or physical needs. There is also provision for taking into account a person’s specific health needs. Access to medical facilities and support services can also be considered provided they are essential to that person’s wellbeing.
If a property cannot be adapted to someone’s needs this will not be considered a refusal in terms of a property offer.
Habinteg Housing Association
Chapman House, Unit 1, Adwalton Business Park,
132 Wakefield Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1DR
Tel: 0300 365 3100
Email: direct@habinteg.org.uk
Web: www.habinteg.org.uk
Habinteg Housing Association has properties in the Milton Keynes area all built to full wheelchair standard, including 2- and 3-bedroom dwellings.
Of the homes they develop 75% are built to Building Regulations M4(2) Category 2 (Accessible and adaptable dwellings) and 25% to M4(3) Category 3 (Wheelchair user dwellings).
For further information contact Habinteg Housing on the above number.
The office is normally open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
The Guinness Partnership
63 Aldergill Heelands, Bradville,
Milton Keynes, MK13 7PT
Tel: 0303 123 1890
Web: https://www.guinnesspartnership.com/find-a-home/
Housing and support to older people in their own homes, as well
as older people living in specialised and extra care housing.
They also provide housing and support for adults with learning
physical difficulties.
Care and support service includes personal care (from everyday needs to disability, dementia or end of life support), domestic help and companionship. They operate in 125 local authority areas across England offering support in all areas of home ownership. There is eligibility criteria and applications need to be through Milton Keynes Council (for this area).
Shenley Wood Village
Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood,
Milton Keynes, MK5 6GJ
Tel: 01908 413000
Web: https://www.extracare.org.uk/villages/shenley-wood-village/
Lovat Fields Village is a housing community for those aged 55 and over who live or have a close relative in Milton Keynes. There are one- and two-bedroom apartments and bungalows available to rent, purchase, or part-purchase. In addition, all properties and communal areas are wheelchair-accessible and main communal areas have a hearing loop.
The village has extensive social and leisure facilities:
- Bistro/restaurant
- Hobby room
- Dementia and Mental wellbeing service
- Gym
- Greenhouse
- Indoor bowling
- Licensed bar
- Hairdressers
- Beauty salon
- Launderette
- Library/IT suite
- Village shop
- Woodwork room
- Communal parking
An on-site team provides 24-hour support and care, everything from domestic help and personal care to a handyman service. Every property is connected to an emergency call system, which will alert on-site staff immediately in the event of an emergency.
To find out more about eligibility please contact the local council: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/housing
Lovat Fields Village
Japonica Lane, Brickhill Street, Willen,
Milton Keynes, MK15 9ED
Tel: 01908 351300
Web: https://www.extracare.org.uk/villages/lovat-fields/
Extra Care Charitable Trust provides 259 homes at this site with a wide of facilities.
Properties are available to rent, purchase or part-purchase. All properties and all communal areas are wheelchair-accessible.
The Village has multiple health and leisure facilities, on-site care, and a host of other social and active opportunities, including:
- Bistro/Restaurant
- Hobby room
- Licensed bar
- Greenhouse
- Gym
- Indoor bowling green
- Library/IT suite
- Guest suite
- Hairdressing salon
- Beauty salon
- Laundrette
- Village shop
- Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Service
- Woodwork room
- Communal parking
- Villate hall
They do not offer private rental or subletting on their properties. To find out more about eligibility please contact the local council: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/housing