Guide to Supported Housing & Services for Older people

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Printed and produced by: Communications Team, North West Leicestershire District Council, Council Offi ces, Road, , Leicestershire, LE67 3FJ. www.nwleics.gov.uk The Pines, off Where to fi nd us Hall Lane The Pines is ideally located opposite breathtaking views of the countryside.

All 19 fl ats are set back from the main road just on the outer border with Coalville.

Residents are invited to join in with all social activities.

There is ample parking to the front and side of the building for residents and visitors plus excellent public transport links and nearby shops.

Vicarage Street

Vicarage Street has six one bedroom self contained fl ats with a car park to the rear for residents and visitors.

Residents are also encouraged to join in activities and events at nearby Parkview.

The scheme is ideally located for local shops, and also enjoys public transport links to neighbouring towns and village.

Page 16 Howe Court, off Brooks Lane Howe Court has a total of 39 one bedroom and Contents two bedroom bungalows each with small front and rear gardens for those who enjoy planting. Introduction/Service overview and Contact details page 1 There is ample parking for residents and family. Ashby De La Zouch page 2 Claridge Place Hood Court All bungalows are self contained but residents Millbank and Bridge Place have a communal lounge which is located at the Pithiviers main entrance to the estate and is available for all to use. page 4 The Biggin Wakefield Court The scheme is ideally situated with good access Coalville page 5 to public transport and amentities within the Blackbrook Court Central Court College Close Parkview and Church Lane, Greenacres Linford and Verdon Crescent/Flats off Church Lane Heather page 7 Parkview and Church Lane are a Heather House split scheme located next to each page 8 other. Fairfield Court St Mary’s Avenue Church Lane has 12 self contained St Mary’s Court fl ats whilst Parkview offers 30 one page 9 bedroom self contained fl ats with Central Avenue Westgate communal corridors leading to the lounge, laundry room, library and page 9 Jeffares Close computer room. Mount Pleasant Norman Court The scheme is situated in the heart Toms/Winser Court of the village with shops and leisure facilities on the doorstep plus access to public transport. page 11 Dysons Close Silver Street Queensway House Moira page 12 Silver Street has fi ve two bedroom fl ats Elm Grove/Woodlands Way and is located in the centre of the village. Woulds Court/Cherry Tree Court It is set out in a courtyard style with the page 13 parking to the rear of the fl ats. Covert Place - Albert Village The Close Residents are invited to make full use Parkfield Crescent - of the communal lounge at nearby page 14 Parkview. Kelso Court Whitwick page 14 The scheme is also ideally situated in Bonchurch Close Hermitage Court this village for residents allowing them Howe Court page 15 to access nearby facilities including Parkview village shops and the local leisure centre. Silver Street The Pines Vicarage Street Page 15 Welcome to North West Leicestershire District Council Supported (Sheltered) Housing & Older Persons Floating Support Service Thringstone North West Leicestershire District Council operates in the heart of the managing Kelso Court over 1000 Supported Housing properties and an ever growing emergency lifeline service through our own 24/7 Control Centre. Kelso Court is less than three miles from Coalville town centre and fi ve miles to Shepshed. What is Floating Support? North West Leicestershire District Council’s fl oating support service provides housing-related support to It offers 10 one bedroom fl ats plus a couple of two customers in their own homes, based upon their individual needs/aspirations. Housing related support covers a bedroom fl ats, all with newly fi tted doors. range of needs from help with setting up and maintaining your tenancy or home through to help with completing forms, developing daily living skills, accessing other services or general emotional/wellbeing support and advice. The scheme is set in a courtyard with parking to the front and residents are encouraged to join in activities at This support service can be offered to adults/older people within the district living in rented or owner occupied accommodation or equally to those wishing to apply to move or currently living in supported/sheltered housing. neighbouring schemes in Whitwick and Coalville. If you are interested in this service and think that you might be eligible a staff member from our experienced team will be happy to chat with you about the service and agree a support plan with you. We work closely with other agencies so that we are able to offer you an individual tailor made package of support. Whitwick What is Supported or Sheltered Housing? Supported Housing provides secure, comfortable, pleasant accommodation and have been designed in 2 different Bonchurch Close styles. Some have properties situated in one building connected by communal corridors, all linked to a door entry and fi re detector systems and additional communal facilities to those where the properties are individual fl ats/ Bonchurch Close has 42 bungalows/fl ats, all of which have bungalows. They offer our customers added security and peace of mind. Extra assistance from a Support Offi cer recently benefi tted from the installation of new windows. where required can also be arranged. (See Floating Support Service noted above) Residents have full use of the communal facilities at nearby Parkview. All properties are fi tted with a pull cord alarm system or lifeline connected to our alarm monitoring Centre where you will be greeted by a friendly operator who is willing to help where possible. The Operators will also try to The scheme is popular with residents thanks to its central answer any queries you may have or contact other persons on your behalf such as family, friends, emergency location within the village, meaning that shops and other services or maintenance repairs at all hour’s day or night. amenities are close by. Social Events and Activities North West Leicestershire District Council encourages customers to have their say about what goes on in their area The village is also well served by public transport to nearby towns and villages including Ashby, or within their service. Some areas within the district have tenants association groups set up, these are especially Coalville, Shepshed and Loughborough. popular within Supported Housing. Tenants have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities which differ from each scheme, please ask for details. Hermitage Court, off Hermitage Road Don’t want to move home but want a feeling of reassurance, what Hermitage Court has 20 self contained fl ats on one of about an Emergency Lifeline? the main streets through the village. If you would like to remain in your own home but feel you would benefi t from some reassurance in case of an emergency, you can have the emergency Lifeline installed. The Lifelines are connected via your normal telephone Once again the scheme is popular with residents thanks direct to the 24/7 response alarm monitoring Centre who will be happy to help and contact your key holders or to its central location within the village, meaning that emergency services. The Lifeline is operated easily, by a pendant worn either around the neck or wrist, which with one press will dial through to the operators. shops and other amenities are close by. More Information Hermitage Leisure Centre is also close by for residents For more information about Supported Housing please contact our Housing department on 01530 454810 wishing to take part in a range of actitivities for older or 01530 454807 who will be able to advise you on how to apply and whether or not there is availability in people, whilst there is a bus stop right outside the a Scheme of your choice. If you are interested in the fl oating support service or emergency lifelines please scheme to take you to nearby towns and villages. contact our response alarm monitoring Centre on 01530 813756 or 01530 454817.

Page 1 Page 14 Swadlincote - Albert Village Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Covert Place Claridge Place, off North Street Covert Place is a small scheme set in Albert Village, which Claridge Place overlooks a paved courtyard is approximately fi ve miles from Ashby and 10 miles from that is home to a beautiful sun house and Coalville. gardens.

The scheme has eight two bed bungalows, each with Claridge Place is situated in Ashby town their own gardens. centre, which means that shops and facilities such as hairdressers, doctors and leisure Residents can join in on social activities organised across facilities are on your doorstep. the district and participate in nearby neighbouring communal rooms in other schemes. Residents can The Close make use of the communal The Close has 12 two bed bungalows, each with facilities at nearby Hood Court and join in social activities or visit their own the day centre in the same building, which hosts a full range of fun gardens, activities. Ashby also holds a farmers market which is popular with private residents. driveway and views to the rear. Hood Court, off North Street Albert Hood Court has 29 one bedroom Village benefi ts from good public transport links to fl ats , of which four are designed with take residents to nearby towns and villages. disability aids and one bedsit. The gardens to the rear of the building are ideal for those who like to capture the fresh air. Swadlincote - Appleby Magna Hood Court is also home to a day centre and is next door to Hood Park Leisure Centre for those who fancy Parkfi eld Crescent a bit of sequence dancing or other Parkfi eld Crescent is in the rural village of Appleby Magna - three miles from Measham and six activities. miles from Ashby.

There are a total of 23 properties of both The scheme also benefi ts from two communal lounges, bungalows and self contained fl ats, connected to computer room, kitchen, guest room and laundry room. the scheme. Residents hold tenants association meetings, giving them the Public transport is available from the village and opportunity to join together, discuss issues and meet new residents can use the facilities at Queensway in people. Hood Court’s central location means that shops, doctors, Measham for social events and activities. hairdressers and newsagents are on your doorstep.

Page 13 Page 2 Millbank and Bridge Place Millbank and Bridge Place are separate schemes Moira situated in the heart of Ashby town Centre. Elm Grove and Woodlands Way Millbank has 24 bungalows in a cul-de-sac, each with their own front and rear gardens and are Elm Grove and Woodlands Way are neighbours to those residing at Hood Court. located in the village of Moira - just four miles from Ashby. Bridge Place is made up of fl ats all sharing a small courtyard. All properties have had new windows There are 32 bungalows, all with front fi tted and and rear gardens and some with new residents windows and doors. are invited Millbank to share the Residents are encouraged to use the communal facilities located at nearby Hood Court. facilities at Woulds Court which include lounge, conservatory, kitchen and Shops, doctors, dentists, hairdressers, chiropodists and laundry room. banks are just a short walk, whilst local bus routes that run through to other towns and villages are located nearby. For those who enjoy a day out Moira Furnace and Conkers are just a few of the local attractions.

Bridge Place Woulds Court and Cherry Pithiviers Close Tree Court Pithiviers Close is set in idyllic surroundings within Ashby, offering a total of 58 properties consisting of self contained fl ats and bungalows. Residents benefi t from having their own front Woulds Court has 16 one and rear gardens allowing them to maintain and plant at their own pleasure. bedroom self contained fl ats, and share communal facilities with Residents can use the Cherry Tree Court offering 30 one communal facilities at Hood bedroom fl ats. Court and are invited to join The fl ats at Cherry Tree Court in any activities and events stand in two individual organised by the residents.

The scheme is located about 10 minutes from the town centre which offers hairdressers, doctors, shops and leisure facilities. courtyards. Woulds Court has a large communal lounge for the use of It is also close to Ashby’s social activities, a computer room, lift access and library. historic Bath Grounds and the Castle for those who like Moira has a selection of local shops with public transport to to experience a bit of culture. take residents to nearby towns and villages.

Page 3 Page 12 Willesley Estate Measham The Willesley estate consists of 33 bungalows all with new windows, doors Dysons Close and rewiring. The scheme is situated about one mile from the Ashby town Dysons Close is a scheme of 24 self contained fl ats and centre where you will fi nd doctors, shops, bungalows on the outskirts of Measham. market, hairdressers, banks and leisure facilities. The village offers a wide range of facilities including shops, library and a leisure centre and is high in community spirit Each property has its own private garden with a large amount of activities for all to enjoy. ample parking for visiting family and friends. Public transport also links Measham with nearby towns and The location enables residents to enjoy villages. the amenities of the town centre and the tranquility of the countryside. Public transport can be picked up at the end of the estate, taking you either to the town centre or neighbouring villages. Residents are also invited to join other Queensway House residents in the area by using the communal room at Hood Court. Queensway is a small scheme in the centre of Measham, making it ideally placed for all facilities within the village yet with the benefi ts of views Castle Donington across open fi elds.

The scheme has four one bedroom fl ats and 11 The Biggin bedsits. The Biggin is set close to the centre of Castle Donington with shops, facilities The communal lounge at the front of the building and public transport close by. The scheme offers 24 one bedroom bungalows each with their own front and rear gardens. There is also a car park at the front of the scheme for visiting family and friends, plus a communal room which is a focal point of the scheme - including hosting the residents has a television and video, whilst meeting where residents of all the Castle Donington schemes residents can also use the laundry room meet up to discuss matters that may have arisen during the and kitchen. month.

There is lift access to the upper fl oors, Residents on the scheme are high in community spirit and whilst local amenities are just a short work together to ensure there are many activities taking place walk away. throughout the year. Public transport will take you to either towns of Derby or Loughborough for major shops. Page 11 Page 4 Wakefi eld Court, off The Barroon Mount Pleasant Flats, Wakefi eld Court is in close proximity to The Biggin in the Ashby Road village of Castle Donington. Mount Pleasant fl ats are situated on Ashby Road. Each fl at has one bedroom There are 18 one bedroom fl ats and four bedsits all with lounge, kitchen and bathroom. connected by well lit corridors. The scheme has compact gardens to the front and rear for residents to tend and Residents can use the communal drying enjoy. area and there is also ample car parking. There are no gardens within the grounds From the communal lounge you can see fantastic views but hanging baskets and planting pots of the village with patio doors opening out onto the rear are welcome. garden where residents can relax and take in the scenery. It is also used as an ideal location for residents to meet. In total there are eight ground fl oor fl ats and the remainder on second and third fl oors. The Barroon, which is next Norman Court, Whatton Road to Wakefi eld Court, has eight bungalows all with their own Norman Court offers 24 one bedroom fl ats, six two gardens. bedroom fl ats and one three bedroom fl at, each with their own access and laid out in separate courtyards. All residents make use of the communal facilities at Wakefi eld Court. Castle Donington also hosts The central parking area is ideal for family and friends an annual May market which is enjoyed by visiting the scheme. Residents can make use of the large all and offers good links by bus to Derby and communal room which has a snooker table for all to Loughborough. enjoy.

There is also a communal kitchen and library, whilst local shops and public transport are easily Coalville accessible.

Blackbrook Court and Willn Close, Winser Court and Toms Court, High Street off Bradgate Drive Winser Court and Toms Court are next to each other on Pleasant Place, High Street. Winser Court Blackbrook Court and Willn Close are located on the has six one bedroom fl ats with a fully fi tted kitchen and bathroom with either bath or shower. outskirts of Coalville, with the the majority of properties The upper fl ats also have patio doors opening onto a balcony. overlooking green space. For those on the ground fl oor the lounge leads through The Court and Close consist of 26 one bedroom and 16 patio doors to a small grassed area and residents who enjoy two bedroom bungalows and have had new windows, gardening can decorate pots with their own ideas. Parking is doors and central heating systems fi tted. available.

Situated on the other side of the green is a small Toms Court has a total of eight fl ats - all with a well equipped parade of shops including a supermarket, post offi ce, kitchen and one double bedroom leading from the sitting newsagent, hairdresser, dentist and food outlets. room.

Regular bus routes run from the shops into the town All of the properties have access to a storage cupboard and centre. residents can use the drying area. Parking is available at the front of the building. Page 5 Page 10 Central Court, Avenue Road Ibstock Central Court comprises 30 one bedroom fl ats and is popular with residents due to its location and surrounding facilities. Central Avenue The Communal Lounge is of good size and used regularly by This is a large scheme spread across several streets in the centre of residents and visiting family and friends. the village of Ibstock just east of Coalville. The 61 properties consist of a mixture of fl ats and bungalows and due to its central location is The building also has a laundry room, large kitchen and popular with residents. Each bungalow has its own garden, with the computer/hobbies/library room. There is also a guest room for fl ats sharing gardens to the front and rear of the buildings. Residents those with family or friends visiting and lift access to upper are invited to join in with local activities organised by the local fl oors. community. Located nearby is Coalville town centre with a good selection of shops from individual retailers Residents can also benefi t from the communal facillities located at Westgate. For those who enjoy an to national chains. afternoon walk, nearby attractions include Sence Valley Park and Market Bosworth Park.

College Close Westgate College Close is a small scheme set in a beautiful Westgate is a small scheme situated on the main route courtyard with a gated entrance. through Ibstock. It offers ample parking for residents and visitors, and gardens to the side for residents to enjoy. Each bungalow shares views of the central garden. The scheme offers10 self contained fl ats with communal facilities including lounge, kitchen and laundry room. The scheme is close to Central Court, meaning residents can benefi t from using its communal The scheme has been continuously improved over facilities for events, parties and activities, plus the past few years, with decorating, new windows and town centre shops are in close proximity. rewiring within the building.

The scheme also has a guest room for family or friends wishing to visit, whilst the village offers shops, Greenacres, Linford Crescent food outlets, and other facilities that residents can use. Greenacres enjoys a private location on the outskirts of Coalville. The scheme has 16 one bedroom fl ats and fi ve bedsits.

Kegworth The communal lounge over looks the front of the building facing onto the gardens of the neighbouring scheme Linford Flats. Jeffares Close Jeffares Close offers 10 bungalows conveniently situated just off the A6, therefore offering easy There is also a library, laundry room and access to the M1 motorway and neighbouring towns. guest room. The gardens to the rear of the building are for use by residents and car All bungalows have one bedroom, lounge, a convenient sized parking is also available. kitchen and bathroom, plus small front and rear gardens with individual fencing for added privacy. Local facilities are located nearby, whilst Coalville town centre is around two The village offers a range of shops and good access to local bus miles away and easily reached by public services. transport.

Page 9 Page 6 Linford and Verdon Crescent/Flats Hugglescote Linford and Verdon Crescent/ Flats is a large scheme totalling Fairfi eld Court, off Ashburton Road 115 properties which include Fairfi eld Court, situated just outside Coalville, has 37 self contained fl ats and fl ats divided on either side of the gardens with all bungalows. communal facilities situated in the main building, including a lounge for residents to enjoy at their own Situated at the top end of the leisure. estate is Greenacres where residents can benefi t from the The scheme is situated less than one mile away use of the communal lounge, from Coalville town centre, making it a peaceful kitchen and library. and relaxing environment. Fairfi eld Court also has a selection of local shops nearby and public transport to take residents into Coalville or to The majority of fl ats have had neighbouring villages. new UPVC doors fi tted.

Local facilities are located nearby, whilst Coalville town centre is around two miles away and St Mary’s Court, off St Mary’s Avenue easily reached by public transport. St Mary’s Court is spacious and relaxing with 17 one bedroom fl ats and two bedsits.

The majority of fi rst fl oor fl ats overlook scenic views which Heather surround the building with a small car park to the front for those visiting friends or family.

Heather House, St Johns Close All residents have access to the communal facilities including lounge, kitchen, laundry room and there is a guest room for Heather House is situated in the beautiful friends or relatives wishing to stay. village of Heather - just six miles from Ashby and four miles from Coalville. St Mary’s Court also has a selection of local shops nearby plus public transport to take residents into Coalville or to neighbouring villages. There are 13 self contained one bedroom fl ats plus communal facilities including a laundry room, lounge, kitchen and gardens. St Mary’s Avenue Tenants benefi t from the surroundings St Mary’s Avenue is next to St Mary’s Court, enabling of Heather and can also enjoy the annual residents to benefi t from the use of the communal Scarecrow facilities including the lounge and kitchen. festival. There are 50 two bedroom bungalows along the Local avenue, each with their own front and rear gardens. The amenities acres of farmland to the left of the avenue make this include scheme a tranquil and pleasant place to live and is very a post offi ce and grocery store, whilst a short journey by popular with residents. All residents are encouraged to transport will take you into the nearby towns and villages. join in activities and events at St Mary’s Court and also to organise their own. Residents will also fi nd a good selection of shops including a mini supermarket, post offi ce, newsagent, hairdressers and butcher just a short walk away, with public transport in close proximity. Page 7 Page 8