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Sheltered housing schemes in Camden Contents

Page What is sheltered housing?...... 3

Other services for older people in Camden...... 4

Other sheltered housing options in Camden...... 5

Map of scheme locations and schemes listed alphabetically...... 6

Scheme information...... 8

Sheltered schemes listed by area

Hampstead and Page Number Argenta...... 9 Henderson Court...... 10 Monro House...... 11 Robert Morton House...... 12 Rose Bush Court...... 13 Spencer House...... 14 Waterhouse Close...... 15

Gospel Oak area Ashdown Crescent...... 16 Cressfield Close...... 17 Denton Tower...... 18

Kentish Town and Ashton Court...... 19 Greenwood...... 20 91 and 119 Highgate Road...... 21 Makepeace Avenue...... 22 Mary Webster House...... 23 Rackstraw House...... 24 Sage Way...... 25

1 What is sheltered housing?

Page and Sheltered housing provides a How do I apply for Akbar House...... 26 supportive environment for older sheltered housing? Dudley Court...... 27 vulnerable and disabled people in Jubilee House...... 28 the community. You can stay Millman Street...... 29 independent whilst benefiting If you meet the criteria and would like O’Donnell and Foundling Court ()...... 30 from support and security. to be considered for one of Camden’s Shan House...... 31 sheltered housing schemes, please visit camden.gov.uk/housing. Click on Kilburn and West Who can apply? ‘housing options’ and fill in the self- Burrard Road and Ingham Road...... 32 assessment form. Make sure you tick Cleve Road...... 33 the ‘sheltered housing’ option. Kingsgate Road...... 34 Sheltered housing is available to Lauriston Lodge...... 35 anyone who meets all of the following If you are having difficulties using Lymington Road...... 36 criteria: the form, or do not have access to a Phillip House...... 37 computer, please phone the housing Spring Court...... 38 • The Sheltered housing criteria is options team on 020 7974 4444 for help. Sycamore Court...... 39 changing. That means that from the If you are unsure whether you meet the Vivian Court...... 40 1st January 2016 you will need to Webheath...... 41 criteria for sheltered housing or have a be at least 65 years old in order to question about the application process, apply. and Regent’s Park please contact the sheltered housing Cherry Tree Court...... 42 • You must have a housing need team: phone 020 7974 4444, Clyde Court...... 43 email: [email protected] Esther Randall Court...... 44 • You must have a support need. or write to: Hampstead Road...... 45 Monica Shaw Court...... 46 The Sheltered Housing Team Oldfield Estate...... 47 7th Floor, 5 Pancras Square Pennethorne House...... 48 c/o Camden Town Hall Judd Street Extra care sheltered housing...... 49 WC1H 9JE

Mora Burnet – extra care scheme...... 50

Resource centres for older people...... 51

2 3 Other services for older people Other sheltered housing options

Other services for Residential and nursing care The following are not available Sheltered housing to buy through Camden’s housing register. older people in Camden A range of local authority, ‘not for in Camden If you are interested in any of profit’ and privately run care homes This service promotes independent living these schemes, please contact the and nursing homes are available. For for older people in Camden by providing organisations directly. Elderly Accommodation Counsel advice on housing to enable them to information about care homes please provides a free advice and information contact Camden adult social care. remain living at home. An outreach Leasehold sheltered service: worker will visit you at home to assess Phone 020 7974 4000 your support needs and put you in touch Email [email protected] schemes in Camden National advice line: 020 7820 1343 with useful services. You can also contact Counsel and Care, housingcare.org Phone 020 7974 4759 a national charity for people over 60, Davina House Email [email protected] their families and carers. It provides 59a Forwych Road, London NW2 3TN advice about issues connected with the Managed by: Genesis Homes Careline Telecare community care system and publishes International House, 4th Floor West a wide range of factsheets which are 7 High Street Careline Telecare is the council’s available to download from their website. London W5 5DB emergency alarm service. It enables Phone 0845 300 7585 vulnerable and older people to stay Email [email protected] Davina House has one- and two- independent yet confident that help is counselandcare.org.uk bedroom sheltered flats available to always at hand. They wear a button lease. Phone 020 8758 8333. around their neck or wrist and in an emergency can use it to call the Moving out of Camden Osprey Court Careline Telecare response centre. For advice on the choices available 256-258a Road, Careline Telecare operates 24 hours if you want to move out of Camden London NW3 7AA a day, 365 days a year. please contact the council’s housing Managed by: The Osprey Management Phone 020 7974 1491 options team. Company Limited Email [email protected] Phone 020 7974 5801 112 Mill Plat Email [email protected] TW7 6BZ Resource centres for older people Getting on in Camden Osprey Court has 25 two-bedroom sheltered flats to lease. Many sheltered schemes are close to Camden Council has produced a free Phone 020 8569 8364 or 020 7435 6768 resource centres for older people. These information guide about services and centres offer activities and classes activities available for older people in specifically for people over 60. They Camden called ‘Getting on in Camden’. also offer lunch and opportunities to Phone 020 7974 4523 or 020 7974 3247 socialise and help is available for people or see camden.gov.uk/olderpeople with personal care needs. For more information see page 52. 4 5 Map

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Akbar House ...... 3 . . 28 Mary Webster House . . 25 . . 25

40 26 Argenta ...... 22 . . . 9 Millman Street . . . . . 2 . . 31 37 39 Ashdown Crescent . . .19 . . 18 Monica Shaw Court . . .9 . . 47 36 38 22

35 Ashton Court . . . . . 13 . . 21 Monro House . . . . . 39 . . 11 25 Burrard ...... 36 . . 34 34 O’Donnell and Foundling Court (Brunswick Centre) . . . 5 . . 32 21 Cherry Tree Court . . . 14 . . 43 33 19 Cleve Road ...... 32 . . 35 Oldfield Estate . . . . .12 . . 48 32 20 Clyde Court ...... 10 . . 44 Pennethorne House . . 11 . . 49 31 16 Cressfield Close . . . .20 . . 19 Philip House . . . . . 29 . . 39 30 15 Denton Tower . . . . .16 . . 20 Rackstraw House . . . 17 . . 26 29 14 Dudley Court ...... 1 . . 29 Robert Morton House . .27 . . 12 27 13 Esther Randall Court . . .8 . . 45 Rose Bush Court . . . .18 . . 13 28 24 23 Greenwood ...... 15 . . 22 Sage Way ...... 6 . . 27 18 Shan House ...... 3 . . 33 10 Hampstead Road . . . .7 . . 46 17 Henderson Court . . . .38 . . 10 Spencer House . . . . 23 . . 14 12 9 Highgate Road . . . . 21 . . 23 Spring Court . . . . . 34 . . 39 11 Ingham Road . . . . . 36 . . 34 Sycamore Court . . . .30 . . 40 Mora Burnet 6 8 Jubilee House . . . . . 4 . . 30 Vivian Court ...... 28 . . 41 extra care scheme 4 (see pages 50–51) Kingsgate Road . . . . 31 . . 36 Waterhouse Close . . . 24 . . 16 7 3 Lauriston Lodge . . . .35 . . 37 Webheath ...... 33 . . 42 2 5 Lymington Road . . . .37 . . 38 Wells Court ...... 40 . . 17

1 Makepeace Avenue . . .26 . . 24

6 7 Scheme information Argenta House

You can rent a sheltered housing flat either from the Council or from a local 1 Aspern Grove registered social landlord or housing Hill association. London NW3 2AB Sheltered housing schemes consist of self-contained unfurnished flats. Each 020 7479 5465 has a scheme manager and a 24-hour community alarm service

Most schemes will have an on-site Landlord: Camden Council laundry (except the Brunswick Centre) and extra security measures to help tenants feel safe. Some schemes accept pets as long as they don’t Accommodation Local amenities affect other tenants. 28 one-bedroom flats Park

Lift to all five floors 168, C11, 46

Hampstead Heath

Close to Scheme facilities local shops

• Garden • Guest room • Common room Resource Henderson Court Centre Charlie Ratchford

8 Hampstead and Swiss Cottage 9 Henderson Court Monro House

Henderson Court 116 Fitzjohn’s Avenue 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue London NW3 6NU London NW3 6NS

020 7435 6813 020 7794 4962

Landlord: Camden Council Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 5 studio flats Hampstead 69 one-bedroom flats 24 one-bedroom flats Hampstead 2 two-bedroom flats

46, 268 Lift to all three floors Lift to all four floors 46, 268

Hampstead Heath Hampstead Heath

Keats Group Practice Keats Group Practice

Hampstead village local Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Hampstead village local shops shops • Garden • Common room Hampstead Heath • Guest flat • Kitchen Hampstead Heath • Small common room • Garden • Guest room Resource Henderson Court Resource Henderson Court Centre Centre

10 Hampstead and Swiss Cottage Hampstead and Swiss Cottage 11 Robert Morton House Rose Bush Court

Alexandra Place 31-41 Parkhill Road London NW8 0DX London NW3 2YE

020 7328 4312 020 7586 1899

Landlord: Origin Housing Landlord: Origin Housing

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 23 studio flats Swiss Cottage 45 one-bedroom flats 33 one-bedroom flats Belsize Park One two-bedroom flat 31, 82, 113, 13, C11 Two lifts to all floors Lift to all floors 46, 24 All flats are wheelchair accessible

Belsize Pr iory Health Centre Royal Free Hospital Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Close to local shops Local shops • Common room • Parking • Garden and patio • Common room Winchester Road, • Guest room • Guest room Hampstead Heath • Several lunch clubs nearby • Library regularly visits scheme • Regular activities organised by Resource Day centre nearby tenants and manager Centre

12 Hampstead and Swiss Cottage Hampstead and Swiss Cottage 13 Spencer House Waterhouse Close

9-11 Belsize Park Lyndhurst Road Gardens London NW3 5PF London NW3 4JR

020 7722 5420

Landlord: Circle 33 Housing Trust 020 7435 0306 Office hours are 9am to 3.30pm weekdays. Non-resident manager works mornings five days a week and there is a 24-hour control Landlord: Camden Council centre for emergencies.

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Belsize Park 15 one-bedroom flats 24 one-bedroom flats Belsize Park Two studio flats

C11, 168 Lift to all floors Lift to all floors 24, 168, 268, C11

Hampstead Heath Two flats for wheelchair users Hampstead Heath

Royal Free Hosital Royal Free Hospital Keats Practice Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Close to shops of Belsize Park local shops Belsize Park • Common room • Common room Hampstead Heath • Garden • Garden Hampstead Heath • Kitchen • Guest room • Guest room Resource Kingsgate Resource Charlie Ratchford Centre Centre Henderson Court

14 Hampstead and Swiss Cottage Hampstead and Swiss Cottage 15 Ashdown Crescent Cressfield Close

1 Ashdown Crescent 68 Cressfield Close London NW5 4QB London NW5 4BW

020 7485 5411 020 7485 0579

Landlord: Camden Council Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Kentish Town 40 one-bedroom flats 24 one-bedroom flats Chalk Farm

24, 46, C11 Two lifts to five floors Lift to all floors Camden Town, Hampstead, 24, 46, 214, C2, 134, C11

Gospel Oak Eight wheelchair-accessible Gospel Oak Kentish Town West flats Kentish Town One wheelchair-adapted flat Kentish Town Health Centre Royal Free Hospital Local practices Scheme facilities Queen’s Crescent shops Scheme facilities Local shops and street market • Common room • Common room Hampstead Heath • Guest bedroom • Kitchen Hampstead Heath • Garden • Garden Resource Charlie Ratchford Resource Charlie Ratchford Centre Queen’s Crescent Centre Community Centre

16 Gospel Oak Gospel Oak 17 Denton Tower Ashton Court

Malden Crescent 254-256 Camden Road London NW1 8BN London NW1 9HF

020 7485 9538

020 7267 4252 Landlord: Origin Housing This scheme has a manager working weekdays from 9am to 5pm and a deputy Landlord: Camden Council manager working 9am to 1pm weekends.

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Chalk Farm 87 one-bedroom flats 29 studio flats Camden Town 6 one-bedroom flats

Camden Town, Hampstead, Two lifts to all 19 floors Two lifts 29, 253 24, 46, 27, 168

Kentish Town West Not suitable for wheelchairs Camden Road

Kentish Town Health Centre Ampthill Square, Charlton Local practices Street, Somers Town Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Local shops nearby Camden High Street

• Common room • Guest room Hampstead Heath • Guest room • Common room Regent’s Park • Plusbus – weekly • Garden • Communal garden • Snooker table Resource Charlie Ratchford Resource Irish Centre, Murray Street • Regular social activities Centre Centre

18 Gospel Oak Kentish Town and Highgate 19 Greenwood 91 and 119 Highgate Road

1 Greenwood 91 and 119 Highgate Road Oseney Crescent London NW5 1TR London NW5 2BB

020 7485 2108 020 7267 7526

Landlord: Camden Council Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Kentish Town 67 studio flats 26 one-bedroom flats Kentish Town

44 flats with lift to all three Two blocks of flats, one is at C2, 134, 214, 390 floors number 91 where there are Routes for Kentish Town 23 flats with stair access up 10 flats in a small block on and Camden Town, C2, 214 to second floor four floors with a lift. Eleven Kentish Town other flats are part of a nearby Kentish Town housing estate Parliament Hill Surgery Caversham Group Practice (Pictured above) Caversham Practice James Wigg Practice Ramp access to 10 ground James Wigg Practice floor flats within the housing Local shops nearby estate Highgate Road

Parliament Hill Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Hampstead Heath • Common room • Common room Resource Charlie Ratchford • Garden • Garden Resource Charlie Ratchford Centre Centre

20 Kentish Town and Highgate Kentish Town and Highgate 21 Makepeace Avenue Mary Webster House

30 Makepeace Avenue 55 Hill London N6 6HL London NW5 1JD

020 7485 5560 020 8348 5634

Landlord: Origin Housing The scheme manager is available from 10am Landlord: Camden Council to 4pm on weekdays.

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 10 minutes walk Kentish Town 24 one-bedroom flats 11 one-bedroom flats 3 two-bedroom flats away

C2, 214, C11 Lift to all four floors Lift to all floors 134

Kentish Town Gospel Oak Gospel Oak

Parliament Hill Surgery Local practices Brockfield Park Surgery Local amenities on Swains Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Lane. Holloway Road

• Garden • Communal garden Hampstead Heath • Common room • Common room Hampstead Heath • On the route of several • Lunch club neighbouring the shopping buses scheme offers three-course Resource Charlie Ratchford Henderson Court • Large patio lunch Centre Holly Lodge Community Centre and lunch club

22 Kentish Town and Highgate Kentish Town and Highgate 23 Rackstraw House Sage Way

40 Primrose Hill Road Cubitt Street London NW3 3AB London WC1X 0PG

020 7722 6862 020 7278 6434

Landlord: Central & Cecil Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Chalk Farm 13 one-bedroom flats 31 one-bedroom flats King’s Cross Swiss Cottage One two-bedroom flat Seven studio flats

C11, 31 Lift to all floors Lift to all four floors 46, 17, 45

Not applicable 10 ground floor wheelchair King’s Cross adapted flats

Adelaide Medical Centre Brunswick Centre Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Finchley Road local shops Brunswick Centre nearby • Common room • Garden • Common room Regent’s Park and • Guest room • Garden Coram’s Fields Primrose Hill • Guest room Resource Charlie Ratchford Resource Millman Street Centre Centre

24 Kentish Town and Highgate Kentish Town and Highgate 25 Akbar House Dudley Court

4 Guilford Place 36 Endell Street London WC1N 1EA London WC2H 9RB

020 7494 7170 020 7240 8989

Landlord: ASRA Housing Association Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Russell Square One studio flat Rear walkway overlooks Oasis outdoor swimming pool 12 one-bedroom flats

7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 59, Lift to three floors 69, 188 Lift to all three floors King’s Cross King’s Cross

Holborn Medical Centre Medical centre in the building Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Brunswick Centre 24-hour mini-market nearby

• Common room • Common room • Laundry room Coram’s Fields • Communal payphone Resource Millman Street Resource Age Concern at Centre Centre Oakhams Walk Millman Street

26 Holborn and Bloomsbury Holborn and Bloomsbury 27 Jubilee House Millman Street

167–169 Gray’s Inn Road 26c Millman Street London WC1X 8UE London WC1N 3EQ

020 7833 0611

020 7831 2893 Landlord: Circle 33 Housing Trust The non resident manager is available 9am to 5pm weekdays and for two hours at the Landlord: Camden Council weekend

Local amenities Accommodation Local amenities Accommodation 23 one-bedroom flats Russell Square 22 one-bedroom flats King’s Cross and Sheltered flats are amongst Most tenants are Holborn Russell Square family housing. Chinese elders 17, 45, 46 Gray’s Inn Road Lift to all four floors Lift to all floors Theobalds Road

King’s Cross King’s Cross

Gray’s Medical Centre Holborn Medical Centre Scheme facilities Scheme facilities The Brunswick Local shops nearby Local shops • Guest room • Nearby lunch club Calthorpe • Dining room Coram’s Fields • Common room • Kitchen • Common room Resource Millman Street Resource Millman Street • Garden Centre Chinese Community Centre Centre

28 Holborn and Bloomsbury Holborn and Bloomsbury 29 The Brunswick Centre Shan House

93 O’Donnell Court 52–58 Millman Street London WC1N 1AQ London WC1N 3EE

020 7833 1989 020 7940 6656

Landlord: ASRA Housing Association Landlord: Camden Council Greater London

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 22 studio flats Russell Square 100 one-bedroom flats 15 one-bedroom flats Russell Square 19 two-bedroom flats Lower ground three flats have Sheltered flats are amongst disabled access , 7, 188, 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 59, 68, family housing. Most tenants are Asian elders 168, 91 Lifts to all seven floors 188

King’s Cross Lift to all four floors King’s Cross

Health centre opposite Holborn Medical Centre O’Donnell Court Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Local shops Brunswick Shopping Centre

• Tenants’ association room • Common room • Communal payphone Russell Square Brunswick Square

Resource Marchmont Street Resource Millman Street Centre Millman Street Centre

30 Holborn and Bloomsbury Holborn and Bloomsbury 31 Burrard and Ingham Road Cleve Road

33 Ingham Road 2,14 and 17 Cleve Road London NW6 1DE London NW6 3RL

020 7435 0698 020 7624 3187 Landlord: Churches Housing Association Scheme manager is based at 33a Ingham Landlord: Central & Cecil Road

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 26 one-bedroom flats, West Hampstead includes 13 ground floor flats 15 one-bedroom flats () with own garden. 21 studio flats Sheltered flats are amongst Lift to all floors at 2 and 17 Routes to West End Lane 13, 82, 113, 328 family housing. Cleve Road and Swiss Cottage

West Hampstead West Hampstead and Silverlink

Solent Road Health Centre The Abbey Medical Centre Medical Centre Scheme facilities Scheme facilities West End Lane and West End Lane Finchley Road • Communal lounge at 33a • Laundry at 2 and 17 Cleve Road Hampstead Heath Ingham Road • Common room at 17 Cleve Road • Kitchen at 33a Ingham Road Resource Kingsgate Resource Kingsgate Centre Centre

32 Kilburn and West Hampstead Kilburn and West Hampstead 33 Kingsgate Road Lauriston Lodge

61 Kingsgate Road Lauriston Lodge London NW6 4JY Barlow Road London NW6 2BH

020 7624 3121 020 7328 8561

Landlord: Camden Council Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Kilburn Kilburn, West Hampstead 25 one-bedroom flats 22 one-bedroom flats West Hampstead

16, 32, 31, 328 Lift to all three floors Lift to all three floors 16, 316, 32, 189, C11

West Hampstead Kilburn High Road Kilburn High Road

Belsize Park Brondesbury Medical Brondesbury Health Centre Practice Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Some small shops nearby Kilburn High Road Close to Kilburn High Road • Common room • Games room Kilburn Grange Park • Kitchen • Garden Kilburn Grange • Courtyard • Common room • Guest room Resource Kingsgate Resource Kingsgate • Kitchen Centre Centre West End Sidings Mill Lane Community Centre

34 Kilburn and West Hampstead Kilburn and West Hampstead 35 Lymington Road Philip House

19 Wedgewood Walk Mortimer Place Lymington Road London NW6 5PB London NW6 2BH

020 7328 6879 020 7431 0195 Landlord: Central & Cecil Two tenancy support officers, on-call Landlord: Camden Council emergency service on evenings and weekends.

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 27 one-bedroom flats 50 studio flats West Hampstead Sheltered flats are amongst 28 one-bedroom flats Kilburn Park family housing.

113, 13, 82 16, 31, 98, 316, 328 All flats are ground floor Lifts to all floors Finchley Road station is nearby, up Some wheelchair-accessible Kilburn High Road a steep hill Four two-bedroom flats wheelchair-adapted flats Brondesbury Health Centre Kilburn High Road Solent Road Health Centre Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Finchley Road Close to local shops

• Patio • Guest room Paddington recreation • Common room • Common room Hampstead Heath ground with bowling greens • Regular activities and outings nearby organised by staff and tenants Resource Kingsgate Resource Kingsgate Centre Centre There is a longer but gentler slope down to the shops and transport of West End Lane.

36 Kilburn and West Hampstead Kilburn and West Hampstead 37 Spring Court Sycamore Court

1B Iverson Road Sycamore Community Hall London NW6 2QW 27A West End Lane London NW6 4NY

020 7372 6035 020 7328 8746 Landlord: English Churches HA One non-resident manager (available from 9am to 5pm on weekdays) and a 24-hour Landlord: Camden Council emergency alarm service

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities Eight studio flats Kilburn 12 one-bedroom flats (seven 32 one-bedroom flats Kilburn Park suitable for single people) Two two-bedroom flats 16, 32, 98, 316 One three-bedroomed flat Lift to all floors 31, 139, 189 Two lifts to all floors Brondesbury Kilburn High Road

Brondesbury Medical Centre Local practices Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Kilburn High Road Kilburn High Road

• Common room • Common room Grange Park • Guest room • Garden Kilburn Grange Park

Resource Kingsgate Resource Kingsgate Centre Centre

38 Kilburn and West Hampstead Kilburn and West Hampstead 39 Vivian Court Webheath

128-134 Palmerston Road London W9 1PZ London NW6 2JU

020 7624 7469 020 7328 4768 Landlord: Central & Cecil One tenancy support manager and three tenancy support officers and a 24-hour Landlord: Camden Council emergency alarm service

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

37 one-bedroom flats Maida Vale or Kilburn Park 12 studio flats Kilburn 119 studio flats Five one-bedroom flats

16, 98 Lifts to all floors Lift to two floors 16, 316, 98

Kilburn High Road Limited access for wheelchairs Five one-bedroom flats and Brondesbury some studio flats are suitable for wheelchair users Kilburn High Road Priory Health Centre Local practices nearby Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Kilburn High Road Local shops nearby

• Regular activities and outings • Kingsgate resource centre on Paddington Recreational organised by staff and tenants ground floor offers lunch club Ground Kilburn Grange Park • Lunch club offering three- and activities course meal Resource Resource Kingsgate • Guest room Kingsgate Centre Centre • Weekly hairdresser

40 Kilburn and West Hampstead Kilburn and West Hampstead 41 Cherry Tree Court Clyde Court

91-93 Camden Road 1 Hampden Close London NW1 9HX London NW1 1HL

020 7482 0611 020 7383 3193 Landlord: Circle 33 Housing Trust

Non resident manager is available 9am to 5pm Landlord: Camden Council weekdays and for two hours at the weekend

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Mornington Crescent Camden Town 23 one-bedroom flats 46 one-bedroom flats King’s Cross

St Pancras Road 253, 29 Chair lift Lift to all four floors

King’s Cross and Camden Road Some wheelchair access St Pancras

Local practices nearby Camden Road Surgery Crowndale Road Health Centre Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Crowndale Road Camden Town Camden Town • Lounge • Kitchen Camden Park Gardens • Garden • Common room Coopers Lane green space • Common room • Garden

Resource Charlie Ratchford Resource Hampden Community Centre Centre Centre

42 Camden Town and Regent’s Park 43Camden Town and Regent’s Park 43 Esther Randall Court Hampstead Road

Esther Randall Court is unable to accept new tenants as it is currently being developed into extra-care sheltered housing. This work will be completed by 2011.

2 Little Albany Street 40 Hampstead Road London NW1 4DY London NW1 2PX

020 7388 8257 020 7388 8569

Landlord: One Housing Group Landlord: Camden Council

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities

Warren Street Great Portland Street 34 one-bedroom flats 19 one-bedroom flats Euston Square

Lunchtime bus service goes Lift to all floors Lift to all four floors Hampstead Road to Oldfield sheltered housing scheme for lunch club

Great Portland Street Two wheelchair-adapted flats Euston

Regent’s Park Medical Ampthill Square and Cumberland Market local Centre practices Scheme facilities Scheme facilities A regular shopping bus Local supermarket opposite takes tenants to the local market • Hairdressing salon weekly • Common room Regent’s Park • Guest room Regent’s Park • Common room • Parking Resource The Crypt Resource Hillwood • Garden Centre Centre Charlie Ratchford • An assisted bathroom is available

44 Camden Town and Regent’s Park Camden Town and Regent’s Park 45 Monica Shaw Court Oldfield Estate

31 Purchese Street 52 Fitzroy Road London NW1 1EY London NW1 8UA

020 7383 3193 020 7722 0157

Landlord: Central & Cecil One tenancy support manager and four tenancy support officers provide ‘on-site’ Landlord: Camden Council services and a 24-hour emergency alarm service.

Local amenities Accommodation Accommodation Local amenities 247 studio flats King’s Cross 17 one-bedroom flats Many flats have attractive Chalk Farm views over Primrose Hill

St. Pancras Road for Camden Lift to first floor flats Lifts to all floors 31, 168, 274 Town and Euston Road Two one-bedroom King’s Cross and wheelchair-adapted flats Not applicable St Pancras All studios are wheelchair- Charlton Street and Somers accessible Regent’s Park Road Town Medical Centre

Somers Town and Chalton Scheme facilities Scheme facilities Close to local shops and Street market on Fridays Camden Town • Common room Plot 10 open space, • Hairdressing Regent’s Park • Computer room Primrose Hill, Regent’s Park • Lunch club offering three- Resource Hillwood course meals Resource Charlie Ratchford Centre Centre

46 Camden Town and Regent’s Park Camden Town and Regent’s Park 47 What is extra-care Pennethorne House sheltered housing?

Extra-care sheltered housing offers Who is extra care for? accommodation with care staff on 204 Albany Street People applying for extra care are site 24 hours a day who can help London NW1 4AA assessed by a social worker to see if you remain independent in a home they are eligible, using a care needs of your own. assessment. You must:

Extra care housing can be a good 020 7383 3193 • be over 65 alternative to residential care allowing you to have your own tenancy and your • live in Camden and have housing own front door. support needs Landlord: SPH Housing • need care. What are the benefits of extra care? Local amenities If you would like to know more about Accommodation extra care or are interested in applying • You agree your care and support contact: 32 one-bedroom flats needs with a social worker and the scheme manager. Camden Council information and access team, phone 020 7974 4000 C2 bus stops outside Lift to all floors • There is a care and support team on front door site 24 hours a day. • A dedicated team of well trained Camden Road Limited access for care staff can help with personal wheelchairs care, domestic tasks and Medical centre nearby management of your tenancy and (chiropody and dental bills. services) Scheme facilities • You get privacy and security and • Tai Chi peace of mind for you and your • Common rooms relatives. • Guest room • Garden • You can have emergency call alarms • Regular social activities in your flat to call assistance if you • Several lunch clubs want them. Resource Third Avenue Project, • Computer club Centre Munster Square • Mobile library

48 Camden Town and Regent’s Park 49 Mora Burnet – Resource centres extra care scheme for older people

Camden’s resource centres offer King’s Cross 37 Winchester Road opportunities to join activities and adult Great Croft Resource Centre London NW3 3NJ education classes specifically for people Cromer Street who are aged over 60. For example, London WC1H 8LF they host classes in relaxation, art, chair- 020 7278 5090 based exercise, Tai Chi, drama, poetry appreciation, sewing skills, pottery and Hampstead 020 7722 9069 more. There are also activities such as Henderson Court Resource Centre podiatry, shopping trips and quizzes. 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue London NW3 6NS Older people can socialise, have lunch Landlord: SPH Housing 020 7794 6588 and where necessary receive help with personal care and support needs, Somers Town ranging from form filling to help in Hillwood Resource Centre accessing other services. Local amenities Accommodation 1 Polygon Road Some resource centres are UK Online London NW1 1QH Swiss Cottage 35 one- and two-bedroom centres and are able to offer one-to-one 020 7387 7628 flats computer training in computer suites that are equipped with the latest technology. Kilburn 31, C11, 603, Finchley Road Lifts to all floors Adaptations are available to help people Kingsgate Resource Centre with special needs, for example, poor 208 Webheath sight or hand movement. Centres also Palmerston Road South Hampstead All flats are wheelchair adapted work with the local community and London NW6 2JU outside groups. 020 7624 8818 Swiss Cottage Surgery Some activities are run for groups with Holborn Scheme facilities particular needs, such as people who Millman Street Resource Centre have experienced strokes or are living Close to local shops • Large lounge and other smaller 50 Millman Street with dementia. There are also services seating areas for tenants’ use London WC1N 3EW for particular cultural and language • Large kitchen that can be used 020 7405 2493 to cater for tenants’ meals or for groups, such as Asian, Somali and African-Caribbean older people. special occasions Marchmont Street Community Centre • Garden and guest room Gospel Oak 62 Marchmont Street Resource Kingsgate • Each flat has a cooker, Charlie Ratchford Resource Centre London WC1N 1AB Centre fridge-freezer and carpets Belmont Street Tel: 020 7278 5635 • Electric scooter store-room and London NW1 8HF charging area 020 7485 2968

50 51 Our service can be contacted via Contact Camden on 020 7974 4444

The Sheltered Housing Team 7th Floor, 5 Pancras Square c/o Camden Town Hall Judd Street London WC1H 9JE

Website: camden.gov.uk

Published November 2015 (2765.4)