Moorlands Court

Northolt, Hanover

Description of Scheme

It was built on the site of a hard to let Sheltered Housing Scheme. After exhaustive search the Council could not identify a better site and the decision was therefore taken to close down this scheme and develop the site for Extra Care.

A Government Grant was obtained to upgrade the level of renewable energy from water and sunlight that is used in the central heating system.

There are 17 flats for frail older people, 13 for older people who have a dementia and 5 for older people who have a learning disability.

Approximately 25 older people living outside the scheme attend the visiting hairdresser; Visitors to the scheme can have a meal (at a small cost); and Older Adults living in the community are invited to participate in activities and social events.

Where Is It?

the prominent characteristics of the local surrounding area are 1960's Balham built housing estate. Part of the land was later transferred to the Council for Social Housing. Mixed tenure. Surrounding area also developed in 1960's onwards. West London Academy (Specialist Sports Facilities) developed 10 years ago and at the heart of the development.

Distance from town centre: 2 miles

Residents Information

"Moorlands is a nice place to live. We are offered outings to theatres, museums, cinemas etc. Support workers will help us with any paperwork we are unsure of. Meetings are arranged where we can discuss menus with the chef and are informed of any activities taking place."

Proximity

Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).

Relevant Local Strategy

The main strategy objectives:

• promote independence and safety in the home
• provide a range and choice of housing across all tenures including supported housing as an alternative to residential and nursing care
• improve the quality of homes lived in by older people
• address the housing needs of a diverse older population

The full Housing Strategy 2009-2014 examines proposals for addressing the main issues including the expected increase in the older population of 45% by 2031.

The Council is currently developing 40 extra care housing units with Notting Hill Housing Association funded by the HCA. It is also exploring the development of more units with an RSL.

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff (part time) and community alarm service

Facilities

• Lift
• Lounge
• Dining room
• Laundry
• Guest facilities
• Garden
• Hobby room
• Shop
• Hairdressing salon

Address

Hindhead Gardens
Northolt
Middlesex
UB5 5FD

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