Minor illnesses can be managed within Abbeyfield houses. In many houses, our residents are able to bring-in paid care services, whose costs are either covered privately, or by Social Services. If you have to stay in hospital for any reason, your flat will still, of course, be waiting for your when you come out. Should you require long term, or nursing care, other arrangements may have to be made in consultation with you, your family, and the local health authority.