Abbeyfield House (sheltered housing / retirement housing)

Abbeyfield House 77-79 Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 1QS (view on map). Manager: Abbeyfield UK, c/o Tracy Hedges, Allocations Manager, on 01707 272 864; email t.hedges@abbeyfield.com OR the House Manager on 01493 859 140
Properties:	9 flats. Sizes studio. Includes mobility standard & wheelchair properties. Opened in 1975.
Services:	Non-resident management staff (7 days) and community alarm service.
Facilities:	Lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, garden, conservatory.
Accessibility:	Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.75 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Lifestyle:	Regular social activities include as organised by sponsors, friends, committee. Some meals available (two meals, every day).
Pets:	Please contact us to discuss if you wish to bring a pet.
Tenure:	Rent (social landlord).
Manager's notes:	Abbeyfield societies are guided by the shared beliefs of the movement: 1. Older people have an important role to play amongst their families, friends and in their community; 2. Overcoming loneliness and insecurity can make all the difference to an older person's wellbeing and quality of life; 3. Local people have an essential part to play in helping older people in their community. Charges for Abbeyfield accommodation are inclusive of meals and all bills, and typically in the range of £500 to £1200 per month, with an average of around £800 per month. Many residents are eligible for Housing Benefit and other financial support to help towards the costs, and we invite you to contact us whether or not you could afford them from your own resources.
Info updated:	19/07/2005.
Vacancies Relet(s): Not at the moment, but please contact the Manager to register an interest. Contact Tracy Hedges, Allocations Manager, on 01707 272 864; email t.hedges@abbeyfield.com OR the House Manager on 01493 859 140. (Notified 10/07/2008).