Aldwych House
Commercial Road, South Shields, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1UE
Commercial Road, South Shields, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1UE
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Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
24 flats. Built in 1990. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Mobile Responder service), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 150 yards; GP 1.5 mile(s).
Monthly Social activities include: Coffee mornings, supper, bingo and Christmas party, organised by Scheme officer and residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: South Tyneside
Social Care Authority: South Tyneside
Info updated: 21/01/2015
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called South Tyneside Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.southtynesidehomesearch.org.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: Convenience of the location
Link with community at large
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Its a real welcoming place to work and visit. The manager is always helpful and pleasant. Its always spotless and clean and the community spirit is o..." Show more
"Its a real welcoming place to work and visit. The manager is always helpful and pleasant. Its always spotless and clean and the community spirit is outstanding" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Its a real welcoming place to work and visit. The manager is always helpful and pleasant. Its always spotless and clean and the community spirit is outstanding" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Aldwych House is a beautiful scheme, built 25 years ago. It is close to the town centre and all amenities i.e. shops, buses, metro. We have 27 reside..." Show more
"Aldwych House is a beautiful scheme, built 25 years ago. It is close to the town centre and all amenities i.e. shops, buses, metro. We have 27 residents who all get along.We have bingo,cards, fish+chip suppers and lunch outings. I really enjoy working here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Aldwych House is a beautiful scheme, built 25 years ago. It is close to the town centre and all amenities i.e. shops, buses, metro. We have 27 residents who all get along.We have bingo,cards, fish+chip suppers and lunch outings. I really enjoy working here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2015.
Category: Retirement housing 24-29 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
Category: Retirement housing 24-29 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.