Handyside Court
Alvaston,
Housing 21
Description of Scheme
This is Derby's first purpose built Extra Care Housing scheme.
Handyside Court has a generic client group although many people referred thus far have levels of dementia, learning disability, and intermediate care is delivered in people's own homes within the scheme.
The scheme is a hub for the local community, with events and activities being open to all nearby. Partnerships with NHS Derby City ensure that local health messages are communicated through the scheme and extended to the surrounding area. The restaurant and shop are marketed widely in the community to local residents. As the scheme progresses engagement with local people will inform development of activities and services on site.
Where Is It?
Located approx 3 miles from town centre, the surrounding area is predominantly social housing or sheltered housing for older people.
Residents Information
"I have loved it since moving here. The feel of the place is really nice and the staff are so helpful."
Key Information
Location
Alvaston
Local Social Services Authority
Derby
Region
East Midlands
Year Funded
2007-08
Cost
£5.5m
DH Fund
ECH
Proximity
Access to site easy. Distances: shop 332 yards; post office 558 yards; GP 500yards; social centre 1.3 mile(s).
Relevant Local Strategy
Local strategic target is of 925 Extra Care units in Derby City by 2015. The location of this scheme is close to a new primary care centre and the area is a priority neighbourhood in terms of socio-economic disadvantage and health inequalities.
This has been a catalyst to look at the development of more ECH via re-development of sheltered housing stock, and also has been a key driver of the strategic review of council owned care homes locally. A project team is looking at development opportunities across the city to ensure a good spread and variety is achieved.
Care Services
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff and community alarm service
Facilities
Lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, shop, hairdressing salon
Key Features
Properties
37 flats. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Built in 2009.
Tenure
Rent (social landlord)
Address
Rowena Close
Alvaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8HQ
Scheme Location Map
Partners
Housing Provider
Housing 21
Architects
Langtry-Langton
Care Provider
Housing 21
Local Social Services Authority
Derby
Developer
Mansells
Contractor
Mansells