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Accommodation Listings INDEPENDENT LIVING ‘Creating great places to live’ PROSPECT ADVICE FOR SHELTERED HOUSING NEEDS Sheltered housing is groups of unfurnished self-contained flats Below are a list of frequently asked questions and answers or bungalows, specifically designed to meet the needs of the about sheltered housing: older person. It provides comfortable, convenient, friendly and Q: Who can apply to live in sheltered housing? secure accommodation, whilst maintaining residents’ full independence and privacy. A: People who wish to be considered for vacancies should either contact Contour Homes or speak to a Housing Support Each group of properties is managed by a Housing Support Co-ordinator who will advise you on the application process. Co-ordinator who co-ordinates the services provided by the Scheme. The Housing Support Co-ordinator in turn is Generally, you need to be over the age of 55 years or be supported by Contour Homes’ own dedicated Independent registered as disabled. If you are unsure if sheltered Living Team. accommodation is for you, please contact us and we can arrange for you to visit a scheme to see what it can offer. Emergency alarm systems are in place on most schemes to provide cover when the Housing Support Co-ordinator is For some schemes without community facilities, Contour off duty. Homes will consider applicants below retirement age, particularly if they have difficulties managing their home. Contour Homes aim to maintain their properties and communities to a high standard. We regularly carry out Before we make any offers we will ask you to come and visit maintenance and have a range of services including: the scheme you have applied to. This way, you can make sure sheltered housing is what you need and that we are aware of • 24 hour repairs line for emergency repairs any support you will require once you have moved in. We will • Gas checks are conducted on each property on a 12 complete a needs and risk assessment with you to ensure the monthly basis property and services are suitable for your needs. If you do not agree with our decision you have the right to appeal. • External decoration is inspected and completed on a rolling cycle Q: Can I afford sheltered housing? • Scheme inspection twice per year A: YES, sheltered housing is available to all. Help with your rent is available through the housing benefit system. You • Dedicated 24 hour antisocial behaviour phone line may also be entitled to money from the local Council’s Some schemes provide further services which come with an Supporting People fund, to help pay for your costs. You will additional charge such as communal cleaning, window not lose benefits by moving into sheltered housing. Contact cleaning and gardening. either Contour Homes, your local Council or independent advice agency for advice. You have the right to appeal against any decision we might make. 2 Q: What is the Housing Support Co-ordinators Role? Q: Can I keep a pet? A: Most schemes have a Housing Support Co-ordinator. Their A: Not in all properties. In some flats (especially blocks) pets job is to look after the safety and well being of all tenants such as cats and dogs are not permitted as you share this by: entrance with other residents. ALL pet owners must have prior permission of the Landlord in writing. If you want to • Making daily contact by providing background find out more then get in touch with us. support and offering advice Thank you for applying for accommodation with Contour • Assisting tenants in applying for additional benefits Homes. If you have queries filling in your application please and services contact us on 0345 602 1120. • Monitoring services provided at the scheme to ensure that high standards are maintained • Reporting repairs to either communal areas/equipment or individual homes • Encouraging social/informative activities for residents. Housing Support Co-ordinators cannot provide meals or give medication, nor can they collect shopping or prescriptions. Their role is to call in the relevant services, notify relatives of illness and assist in the assessment of needs arising from it. Q: What services can be provided? A: • A Housing Support Co-ordinator • An additional monitoring service for when the Scheme Manager is off duty - this means 24 hour cover • Centrally heated self-contained accommodation, with bathroom/shower room and fully fitted kitchen • Lounges, laundry, guest rooms for relatives and friends, hair dressing facilities, computers etc • All our schemes have well maintained, pleasant gardens Q: How long will I have to wait? A: Waiting times do vary from area to area, this will depend on the demand of the schemes you have chosen. An estimated waiting time is provided on the stock list. Contour Homes also operates a date order system within bands in allocating properties. 3 SHELTERED HOUSING Blackburn Bolton Newbarn Court, BB2 3AB Crompton Court, BL3 1PP • Minimum age 60 years + • Category 2 sheltered scheme purpose built in 1986 • Twin bedded guest room (en suite) • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Laundry • Communal facilities include hair salon and guest room • Mobile hairdressers (ask site staff for details) • Close to local amenities and approximately 3 miles from the town centre it is serviced by a regular bus route • Gardens with seating area • Coffee morning Property type Vacancies in Estimated • Bingo evenings 1 year waiting time • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week 38 x 1 bed flats 7 N/A* • Communal lounge Danesway Court, BL1 3PY Property type Vacancies Estimated 1 year waiting time • Category 1 sheltered scheme purpose built in the 1980’s 31 x 1 bed flat 5 8 months • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Approximately 2 miles from the town centre and only half a 1 x 2 bed disabled units 14 7 months mile away from motorway links 1 x 3 bed house 1 12 months • Close to local amenities and serviced by a regular bus route • Communal lounge Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time 1 x 2 bed bungalow 0 N/A* 6 x 1 bed bungalow 1 N/A 4 x 2 bed flats 1 N/A 21 x 1 bed flats 0 N/A Kylemore Place, BL4 9QY • A sheltered remote scheme built in 2003 • Close to local amenities e.g. hospital, Farnworth town centre and motorway links • Community alarm service Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time *We operate on a choice-based lettings system in Bolton therefore 10 x 2 bed bungalows 0 N/A* hold no waiting list. 4 SHELTERED HOUSING Lancaster Close, BL1 1PJ Spinningfields, BL1 3BB • Category 2 purpose built sheltered scheme • Purpose built category 1 and 2 sheltered scheme • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Located in the town centre so all amenities are readily accessible • Close to local amenities with transport links • Close to motorway connections and Bolton town centre • There are communal facilities and regular social activities • Communal lounge Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time 54 x 1 bed flats 6 N/A* 22 x 1 bed flats 3 N/A* St Matthews Grange, BL1 3UT Lena/Latham Street, BL1 8LU • Purpose built in the early 1990’s Category 2 sheltered scheme • Category 1 sheltered and general needs scheme • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Communal facilities include lounge, hairdressing salon and • Close to local shops and approximately 1 mile from guest room Bolton town centre • Proactive Social Committee • There is an active Residents Group with social activities • Approximately 2 miles from Bolton town centre and train • Communal lounge station, served by a regular bus route which also calls at Royal Bolton Hospital Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time • Local shops cater for all needs and there is a supermarket nearby 33 x 1 bed flats 2 N/A* Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 x 2 bed flats 1 N/A* 1 year waiting time 6 x 1 bed bungalow 1 N/A* 25 x 1 bed flats 2 N/A New Riven Court, BL3 1EF The Mortons, BL5 3QX • Category 1 sheltered scheme built in the late 1980’s • Sheltered scheme incorporated with general needs • Part time visiting Scheme Manager • Adjacent to train station with regular trains to Bolton and Wigan • Community alarm service • Close to all local amenities including shops, restaurants and doctor’s surgery Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time • Community alarm service 8 x 1 bed flats 0 N/A* Property type Vacancies in Estimated 4 x 2 bed flats 1 N/A* 1 year waiting time 1 x 4 bed flats 0 N/A* 16 x 1 bed flats 1 N/A 2 x 2 bed bungalows 0 N/A* 8 x 2 bed flats 2 N/A 5 SHELTERED HOUSING Weavers Court, BL3 6XN Bury • Category 2 sheltered scheme purpose built in the late 1980’s Alfred Street/Gigg Lane, BL9 9EH • Scheme Manager service 5 days a week • Minimum age 50 years+ • Active Residents Group and social activities • 50% nominations • There are communal facilities including hair salon and • Community alarm service guest room • Only 5 minutes walk from Bolton town centre, close to Property type Vacancies in Estimated amenities and motorway links 1 year waiting time 14 x 2 bed bungalows 2 1 – 2 years Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time Crompton Place, M26 2SD 25 x 1 bed flats 5 N/A* • Minimum age 50 years+ 23 x 2 bed flats 1 N/A* • 50% nominations 1 x 1 bed bungalow 0 N/A* • Community alarm service Property type Vacancies in Estimated 1 year waiting time 3 x 2 bed bungalows 0 3 – 5 years Westminster Avenue, M45 6DR • Minimum age 55 years+ • 50% nominations