At our Independent Community Living Plus schemes you will find: 

  • Pendant alarm systems available 
  • Café/restaurant/bar for you to enjoy a meal, snack or drink
  • Communal lounges
  • Communal laundry facilities (except at Swallowtail Place)
  • Outside spaces such as communal gardens
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Shop (only at The Meadows)
  • Lift access
  • Mobility scooter storage
  • Assisted bathing suites (only at The Meadows & Swallowtail Place) 

Benefits of living at one of our Independent Community Living Plus Schemes are: 

  • You live in your own home and can remain independent
  • You have your own front door so you can control who comes in and out, and have family and guests stay with you in your apartment 
  • There is a diverse community of people, from all walks of life, to reflect a true community
  • You can join in with social activities if you wish
  • You can receive a care package, specific to your needs
  • You have the support of a Specialist Housing Officer or Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Our apartments have a kitchen, sitting room, shower room, hallway and either one or two bedrooms. Some apartments also may have integrated appliances. They all have an emergency call system, smoke alarms, central heating, double glazing, and level access shower rooms. 

If you have additional accessibility needs, please contact us on 01508 532000 or info@saffronhousing.co.uk and we can talk through your requirements.

It's a beautiful place to live. You’ve got peace of mind here, but you’ve got all the independence you need.

Mary Bartlett, Swallowtail Place tenant
An Older Couple Who Live At Swallowtail Place, Sitting On A Sofa Smiling At Each Other

Our Independent Community Living Plus Schemes

Click on the links below to find out more about each scheme. 

To apply for The Meadows, contact Norwich City Council on 0344 980 3333

To apply for our other schemes, contact South Norfolk & Broadland Council on 01508 533701 / 01603 431133

You also need to contact Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. Visit their website by clicking here or call 0344 800 8020 to request an assessment of your care and support needs.  

For general enquiries about Independent Community Living Plus email info@saffronhousing.co.uk or call us on 01508 532000.

Meet the team looking after ICLP

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    Tracey Dowse

    Head of Supported Living

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    Angela Symonds

    Specialist Housing Officer

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    Sarah-Louise Forrest

    Specialist Housing Officer

The Meadows

Take a tour of The Meadows in Bowthorpe.

Weavers Court

Take a tour of Weavers Court in Diss.