Dinnington (tbc)

Dinnington, Leazes Homes

Description of Scheme

The scheme in Dinnington will provide a mixture of 25 one and two bedroom apartments as well as five bungalows, all will cater for people with dementia.

The scheme is at tender stage and has not yet appointed a preferred contractor. Key features of the scheme include:

• All units to be designed in full compliance with Wheelchair Housing Design Guide;
• All units hardwired for telecare / telehealth applications;
• BREEAM Multi-Residential Very Good for the block of apartments and Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 for the bungalows; and
• Tenderers advised to take account of the reports produced by the Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling.

The scheme will have a café open to the community to use and a community library. There are training and employment targets attached to the scheme. These include the creation of 2 apprenticeships, 3 apprenticeships safeguarded, site visits / work experience placements for students and training for around 32 operatives.

Where Is It?

This scheme is located in Dinnington, a village and civil parish in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England. It is about 9 miles north of the city centre, near Newcastle International Airport.

It is situated in a semi-rural area and neighbouring housing is a mixture of 1950's council housing and more recent private family housing.

Proximity

• Healthcare facility / GP practice within 500m;
• Public house, restaurant, café within 1km;
• Local retail outlets within 500m;
• Post office within 500m;
• Cash point / bank within 500m;
• Park within 500m;
• Park within 500m; and
• Bus stop within 500m.

Relevant Local Strategy

Newcastle City Council Older Peoples Housing Delivery (opens new window)

There is a target to provide circa 376 extra care housing units.

Useful Local Statistics

According to the 2011 Census, Dinnington Parish has 737 households and a population of 1,636; of whom 358 are 65 or over (almost 22%).

Care Services

An on-site care team will be present and all units are hardwired for telecare / telehealth applications.

Facilities

• A large communal lounge with a resident's tea kitchen with direct access to outdoor space. Communal lounge can be portioned off to support activities and events;
• A consultation room/quiet room with provision of a hairdressing basin. It is envisaged that a hairdressing service will be provided;
• On site care team;
• Laundry service;
• Café / catering service; and
• Community library

Address

Dinnington,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE13 7JL

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