Parkfield House

Age exclusive housing
Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 6NQ
Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 6NQ

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Manager's Description

"Parkfield House is our only general needs sheltered housing scheme in Harrow. It offers a robust way of supporting older people to maintain their independence and encourages living as a community."

Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
45 flats. Built in 1990. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Head office staff), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, on-site parking
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 250 yards; town centre 2.4 mile(s); GP 250 yards; social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Harrow
Social Care Authority: Harrow

Info updated: 23/05/2018
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Locata Harrow. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.locata.org.uk/harrow/

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
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"It is very safe living here. I also get great support from the warden."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Beautiful surroundings, access to good transport. Independent living. Less stress and isolation. Mixing, meeting others from other schemes ..."
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Shaw Healthcare.
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