Ridgway
High Ercall, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6BY
High Ercall, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6BY
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Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
55 bungalows. Built in 1972. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Our Mobile Response Officer Service for peace of mind 24/7), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Activities room, kitchen
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 700 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 7 mile(s); GP 0.7 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: bingo, trips out, lunches, concerts, quizes, bring & buy, tea, talks, organised by warden, committee. New residents accepted from 65 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Telford & Wrekin
Social Care Authority: Telford & Wrekin
Info updated: 13/11/2012
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Telford HomeFinder. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.telfordhomefinder.co.uk/Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Activities and outings
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2011.
Category: Best Rural Retirement Housing Scheme.
Sponsor: The Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Category: Best Rural Retirement Housing Scheme.
Sponsor: The Joseph Rowntree Foundation.