Raglan Court

Retirement housing
Blagdon Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NQ
Blagdon Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NQ

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Manager's Description

"Raglan Court is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 27 self contained apartments. They all have 1 bedroom and their own individual entrance off an internal corridor for added security. There are ..." Show more "Raglan Court is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 27 self contained apartments. They all have 1 bedroom and their own individual entrance off an internal corridor for added security. There are ground floor apartments for those with mobility needs first and second floor apartments accessed via a lift for those of you who like the security of living above ground floor.
Raglan Court is situated in a quiet area of Whitley on the outskirts of Reading. This scheme has recently gone through an internal refurbishment. It is close to local amenities with a parade of shops within 15 minutes walk. Local transport is excellent with a bus service every 8 minutes from the bottom of Blagdon Road with services to Reading Town Centre which is approximately 1.1/2 miles away. Other transport services include, “readibus” service which collects the elderly and disabled - pre booked in advance. The train station is 2 miles away and the Royal Berkshire Hospital is 1.1/2 miles away.

The community room at Raglan Court is available for hire by external agencies. Please contact us for more information on: 01202 319119

When you’re a resident in one of our Retirement Living schemes you’re provided with a level of support that enables you to remain living independently however, living in a Stonewater property is different to residing in a general needs property. All Retirement Living residents receive the following as part of their tenancy with us:
• A community alarm service for out of hours support (managed 24/7)
• Housing-related support which assists residents to remain independent at home. Our Service Delivery Officers are available to signpost residents to other agencies as needed to help sustain independence.
• Effective housing management and tenancy sustainment services – our Service Delivery Officers can act as mediator between Stonewater, assisting with housing services Eg rent or problems with neighbours
• Low level support services that provide improved health and wellbeing.
• Health and Safety building checks.

Applicants for a flat in this scheme will need to undertake an eligibility assessment.

For more information about this scheme please call us on 01202 319119" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
27 flats. Built in 1989. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen facilities
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: Coffee mornings/afternoons, games evenings, and buffet style meals, organised by Residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Reading
Social Care Authority: Reading

Info updated: 20/11/2017
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.reading.gov.uk/housing/find-a-home/homechoice/
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