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Very Sheltered Housing

Very Sheltered Housing is suitable for vulnerable older people who need support with their daily living.

These developments provide:

  • A Very Sheltered Housing Officer who contacts residents on a daily basis either in person or through the intercom system.
  • personal response in an emergency any time of the day or night - Very Sheltered Housing Officers are available from 9am - 3pm 7 days a week; mobile Emergency Care Service Team available from 3pm – 9am 7 days a week
  • Extra housing support, which may include: reporting repairs to the local office; assisting with the completion of forms or any other correspondence; liaising with other agencies on your behalf; assisting with budget and money issues
  • An optional meals service is in some areas

Who can apply?

Anyone aged 60 and above and capable of independent living along with housing, social work or health care support.

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Service Update

14th July 2025 - FHR Team Emails

From the 14th July the FHR Team will no longer be able to reply to individual emails due to additional pressures caused by the Housing Emergency. This email address should continue to be used to provide additional information regarding your application, an automatic reply will confirm we have received your information.

June 2023 - The Fife Housing Register Team have moved base from New City House, Dunfermline to Brunton House, Cowdenbeath. Any Post being sent to the FHR Team should be sent to the following;

Fife Housing Register Team, Cowdenbeath Customer Service Centre, Brunton House, High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QU.

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