Ashburton Your guide to Ashburton sheltered scheme.
Office: 280-308 Cortis Road, SW15 6XQ Wandsworth Sheltered Homes Putney area The sheltered apartments at Ashburton form part of a large community near picturesque Putney Heath.
The sheltered apartments are across Living accommodation six small blocks and all have access Ashburton sheltered scheme consists of six blocks: Boyd Court, two in Cortis Road, two in Westleigh Avenue and Cortis Terrace. The to communal gardens. blocks contain a mix of one-bedroom and self-contained studio apartments. All flats have individual central heating and all The centre of this sheltered properties have access to mature communal gardens. community revolves around its Services and security clubroom, where a range of social Sheltered housing officers activities take place. There are two There are two experienced sheltered housing officers who are available to offer advice and to give assistance whenever necessary, leisure centres nearby which offer Monday to Friday. An emergency warden responds to calls outside swimming and bowling. It also has regular office hours. The sheltered housing officers generally looks after residents’ well- good transport links to Putney, being, manages the block and will arrange any services such as meals on wheels or home care. Roehampton and central London. But most of all sheltered housing officers provide a friendly and reassuring presence. Facilities
Large clubroom with commual kitchen.
Wandsworth Sheltered Homes Putney area Local amenities
There is a small parade of shops close by with an off-licence, grocers and newsagents. In Roehampton and Putney town centre you will find:
• Supermarkets • Post offices • Two libraries • Two leisure centres • Banks • Greengrocers • A shopping centre • Many other specialist shops and restaurants • Putney Heath is a short walk away. Your health and visiting services
In the local area there are: • Several doctors’ surgeries • Dentists • Chemist • Opticians • Community chiropodist • The nearest hospital is Queen Mary’s, whilst Kingston hospital has an A&E department.
Looking after your safety and security
Some apartments and communal areas have: • Emergency pull cord alarm system • Door entry system Residents’ communal lounge in the clubroom
The clubroom is based at Cortis Road. This is a popular place to meet friends or take part in activities. It is often the centre of social gatherings where you can enjoy coffee mornings, afternoon tea, bingo, exercise classes, parties and other activities or just simply a place to read away from your own apartment. Social activities and events
Ashburton’s comfortable and popular clubroom has a social atmosphere. There are regular: • Coffee mornings • Bingo sessions • Exercise classes Suggestions for new activities are always welcome. Please contact the sheltered housing officer for further details.
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Please contact the housing registration team if you are interested in applying for sheltered housing on (020) 8871 6812. If you would like to visit this scheme please contact the sheltered housing officer on the number shown below. Useful numbers:
• Sheltered housing officer: (020) 8785 2627
• Emergency control: (020) 8871 7490
• Reporting repairs: (020) 8871 5530
• Housing benefit: (020) 8871 8080
• Warden services: (020) 8871 8198
• Email: [email protected]
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