Dodds Court

Retirement housing
Blackwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 4QA
Blackwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 4QA

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Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

Manager's Description

"Located in Sunderland, Dodds Court has 38 double bedroom flats available to both single people and couples. The court is set in maintained gardens, with a communal area available for residents as well..." Show more "Located in Sunderland, Dodds Court has 38 double bedroom flats available to both single people and couples. The court is set in maintained gardens, with a communal area available for residents as well as laundry room and a guest room. Local amenities are within walking distance with shops, GP surgery and a library all easily accessible. The local bus service is close with regular buses to Washington and Southwick.

Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.

Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
38 flats. Built in 1982 and renovated in 2015. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 3.5 mile(s); GP 440 yards; social centre 200 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: bingo, social events, games night, organised by manager, residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Sunderland
Social Care Authority: Sunderland

Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.
Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

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