Woodfields, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0BS | Sheltered housing, retirement housing, supported housing for older people

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Agnes Connolly & Claire Young (Flexi Support Workers (18 hrs each))

Managed by: Watford Community Housing Trust

Manager's description

“Woodfields is ideally situated in the centre of Watford and comprises 3 one person and 25 two person flats. The lounge is a central feature of the building with high beamed ceilings and comfortable chairs. A guest room is available for friends and family and there is a lift, a general purpose room and well stocked garden.

Support is provided by Flexi Support Workers who are not scheme based. Their role is to provide floating housing related support to tenants in the schemes and older and vulnerable residents nearby in the local community.

Watford community Housing Trust has a firm commitment to equality and diversity in every aspect of delivery....” show more

Main facts

Housing with support
29 flats. Built in 1982. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom
visiting management staff (Floating support staff) and community alarm service
Lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities, garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 150 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 150 yards; GP 250 yards; social centre 3.5 mile(s)
Regular social activities include Coffee morning 11am daily, various social evenings and live music duo chosen and organised by the tenants social club. Fish & Chips fortnightly. Tenant involvement encouraged any new idea’s welcome for events. Christmas dinner., organised by Scheme Manager and Woodfields Social Committee. New residents accepted from 60 years of age
Rent (social landlord)

Info updated: 06/12/2010. Update info