Cranbrook Extracare Scheme, Langney , Eastbourne

Extra Care Information (Appendix G)

Provision of a Care and Support Service for Older People

This document provides the following information regarding existing and new extra care schemes

Scheme development including date of or estimated date of construction Location and description of scheme Community interface

Bradstow Court, Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2FE

Scheme development

1 Bradstow Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in October 2009.

The scheme is part of the 30 year, £72m Better Homes Active Lives Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract awarded in October 2007.

The scheme is managed by Housing 21 which employs an onsite scheme manager.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, and Thanet District Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 24 one-bed and 16 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in Broadstairs about 1 mile from the town centre. There is a bus stop approximately 100 yards from the scheme and some on street parking nearby.

The building has the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Shop  Gym  Internet area  Bar  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Landscaped gardens  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathrooms  Staff office/rooms for the care/support staff (including shower facilities and staff sleep in facilities)  Multipurpose activity room  Car parking

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Broadstairs community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Buckland Court, Roosevelt Road, Dover Kent CT16 2RA

2 Scheme development

Buckland Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in October 2009.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, and Dover District Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 24 one-bed and 16 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in the Buckland area of Dover about 1 mile from the town centre. There is a bus stop approximately 300 yards from the scheme and some on street parking nearby.

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Dover community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

3 Emily Court, Barn End Land, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent DA2 7PX

Scheme development

Emily Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in May 2009.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, Dartford Borough Council and Sevenoaks District Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 26 one-bed and 14 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in the village of Wilmington in the Borough of Dartford about 3miles from Dartford and Swanley town centres. The village is served by bus services to both of these towns.

The building has the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Shop  Gym  Internet area  Bar  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Gardens  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathrooms  Staff office/rooms for the care/support staff (including shower facilities and staff sleep in facilities)  Multipurpose activity room  Car parking

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Wilmington community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

4 Joseph Hadlum Court, Eastern Avenue, Ashford Kent TN23 1AF

Scheme development

Joseph Hadlum Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in October 2009.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, and Ashford Borough Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 27 one-bed and 9 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in Ashford about 1 mile from the town centre. There is a bus stop approximately 300 yards from the scheme.

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Ashford community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

5 King Edward Court, King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6ED

Scheme development

King Edward Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in April 2009.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, and Canterbury City Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 26 one-bed and 14 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in Herne Bay opposite the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital about 0.5 miles from the centre of Herne Bay. There is a bus stop nearby and on street parking.

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants

6 will engage actively in the Herne Bay community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Summer Court, Whitegates Close, Hythe, Kent CT21 6BD

Scheme development

Summer Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in June 2009.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, and Shepway District Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 27 one-bed and 12 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in Hythe about 0.5 miles from the town centre and seafront. There is a bus stop approximately 0.5 miles from the scheme and limited on street parking nearby.

The building has the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Shop  Gym  Internet area  Bar  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Gardens  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathrooms  Staff office/rooms for the care/support staff (including shower facilities and staff sleep in facilities)  Multipurpose activity room  Car parking

Community interface

7 A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Hythe community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Thomas Place, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1FP

Scheme development

Thomas Place is an extra care housing scheme which opened in March 2012

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, Maidstone Borough Council and Housing 21 oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 14 one-bed and 43 two-bed rented flats. Thomas Place adjoins the landmark Kent History and Library Centre development, and is situated 10 minutes from Maidstone town centre.

The building has the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathrooms  Staff office/rooms for the care/support staff (Multipurpose activity room

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Maidstone community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

8 Tovil Green Court, Tovil Green Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6NE

Scheme development

Tovil Green Court is an extra care housing scheme which opened in August 2009.

The scheme is similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A 30 year Nominations Agreement and an allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, and Maidstone Borough Council oversee scheme allocation. Location and description of scheme The building is composed of 24 one-bed and 16 two-bed rented flats. The scheme is located in the Tovil area of Maidstone about 1.5 miles from the town centre. There is a bus stop approximately 50 yards from the scheme and some on street parking nearby.

The building has the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Shop  Gym  Internet area  Bar  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Gardens  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathrooms  Staff office/rooms for the care/support staff (including shower facilities and staff sleep in facilities)  Multipurpose activity room

9  Car parking

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme is the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants will engage actively in the Maidstone community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Proposed Developments

Deal Extra Care scheme, Mongeham Road, Deal, Kent

Scheme development

It is proposed to develop an extra care housing scheme in Deal with an estimated completion date in March 2015. The development will be on the site of the Sampson Court Care Home which closed in 2011. The site is leased to Orbit South by Kent County Council (KCC) Capital funding will be provided by Orbit South. The scheme will be managed by Orbit South which will employ an onsite scheme manager. Location and description of scheme The building will be composed of 81 flats, 20 of which will be shared equity and the remainder will be affordable rented. The scheme will be located in a residential area that is about two miles from the centre of Deal. There is a bus stop nearby and there are some local shops.

It is proposed that the building itself will have the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Landscaped gardens  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathroom  Staff offices for care and support staff  Car parking

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme will be the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants and leaseholder to

10 access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants and leaseholders will engage actively in the Deal community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Rented flats

It is proposed that this scheme will be similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A tripartite Nominations Agreement and allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, Orbit South and Dover District Council will oversee scheme allocation.

Shared Equity flats

Orbit South (the landlord) will market these flats to people over 55, some of whom may have care and support needs.

Sittingbourne Extra Care scheme, Regis Gate, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2HB

Scheme development

It is proposed to develop an extra care housing scheme in Sittingbourne with an estimated completion date in September 2014. The development will be on the site of the Wyllie Court Sheltered housing complex which closed in 2012. The site is owned by AmicusHorizon. Capital funding will be provided by AmicusHorizon and Kent County Council (KCC) The scheme will be managed by AmicusHorizon which will employ an onsite scheme manager. Location and description of scheme The building will be composed of 51 flats, 20 of which will be shared equity and the remainder will be affordable rented. The scheme will be located in Milton Regis which is about one mile from the centre of Sittingbourne.

It is proposed that the building itself will have the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Landscaped gardens  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathroom  Car parking

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme will be the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants and leaseholder to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants

11 and leaseholders will engage actively in the Sittingbourne community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Rented flats

It is proposed that this scheme will be similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A tripartite Nominations Agreement and allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, AmicusHorizon and Swale Borough Council will oversee scheme allocation.

Shared Equity flats

AmicusHorizon (the landlord) will market these flats to people over 55, some of whom may have care and support needs.

The Warren Extra Care scheme, Ashford, Kent

Scheme development

It is proposed to develop an extra care housing scheme in Ashford with an estimated completion date of March 2015.The scheme will be located on the Warren site just outside of Ashford and near to Junction nine of the M20 motorway near Simone Weil Avenue. The scheme will be managed by Housing 21 which will employ an onsite scheme manager.

Location and description of scheme The building will be composed of 67 flats, 33 of which will be shared equity and the remainder will be affordable rented.

It is proposed that the building itself will have the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Guest suite  Hairdressers  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Activity Room  Laundry facilities  Buggy store  Assisted bathroom

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme will be the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants and leaseholder to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants

12 and leaseholders will engage actively in the Ashford community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Rented flats

It is proposed that this scheme will be similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A Nominations Agreement and allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, Housing 21 and Ashford Borough Council will oversee scheme allocation.

Shared Equity flats

Housing 21(the landlord) will market these flats to people over 55, some of whom may have care and support needs.

Aldington Extra Care scheme, Aldington, Ashford, Kent

Scheme development

It is proposed to develop an extra care housing scheme in the rural area of Aldington in the Borough of Ashford with a tentative completion date of March 2015. The scheme will be managed by Housing 21 which will employ an onsite scheme manager.

Location and description of scheme The building will be composed of 33 flats, 16 of which will be shared equity and the remainder will be affordable rented. The scheme will be located on part of Aldington Quarry south east and opposite Wellside, Calleywell Lane, Aldington.

It is proposed that the building itself will have the following features  Communal lounge  Housing support from an on-site scheme manager  24 hour on site care and support team  Hairdressers  Restaurant for residents, their guests and the local community  Assisted bathroom

Community interface

A key aspect of the scheme will be the provision of facilities for use by the local community which fulfils an identified local need. A progressive privacy design permits only tenants and leaseholder to access the flats. It is intended that the building should be a focus for local people and that tenants and leaseholders will engage actively in the Aldington community wherever possible. This community interface is an important dimension to extra care housing in Kent.

Rented flats

13 It is proposed that this scheme will be similar to other extra care schemes in Kent in accommodating a wide range of care and support needs for people over 55. A Nominations Agreement and allocations panel comprising of representatives from KCC Adult Social Care, Housing 21 and Ashford Borough Council will oversee scheme allocation.

Shared Equity flats

Housing 21 (the landlord) will market these flats to people over 55, some of whom may have care and support needs.

Existing Schemes

Bradstow Court, Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2FE

Buckland Court, Roosevelt Road, Dover Kent CT16 2RA

Emily Court, Barn End Land, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent DA2 7PX

Joseph Hadlum Court, Eastern Avenue, Ashford Kent TN23 1AF

King Edward Court, King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6ED

Summer Court, Whitegates Close, Hythe, Kent CT21 6BD

Thomas Place, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1FP

14 Tovil Green Court, Tovil Green Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6NE