William House
Wyggeston's Hospital, 160 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leics, LE3 0UX
Wyggeston's Hospital, 160 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leics, LE3 0UX
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Manager's Description
"The Almshouses are a block of 54 flats offering sheltered accommodation with a Warden or assistant on call 24 hours. All of the flats are suitable for married couples but there is only one with two be..." Show more "The Almshouses are a block of 54 flats offering sheltered accommodation with a Warden or assistant on call 24 hours. All of the flats are suitable for married couples but there is only one with two bedrooms.Each flat offers independent living and residents must be capable of looking after themselves and the flat." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing / Close care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
55 flats. Built in 1967. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Visiting management staff (24 hour on call), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Hairdressing salon, Library
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 800 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 500 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: residents in Leicester in need. Monthly Social activities include: Coffee mornings, craft, poetry, days out, bingo, teas, holidays and pilates, organised by warden. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Leicester
Social Care Authority: Leicester
Info updated: 19/09/2023
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Availability
Check with Wyggestons & Trinity Alsmhouses - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.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
Community spirit
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Overall ratings
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2015.
Category: Retirement housing 50 units and over.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
Category: Retirement housing 50 units and over.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2014.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Shaw Healthcare.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Shaw Healthcare.
