Peatfield Road

Stapleford, Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited

Description of Scheme

This is a six unit new build scheme (4 x one bedroom flats and 2 x two bedroom wheelchair bungalows) built on a brownfield site acquired from the local authority as part of a larger affordable housing development (general needs and shared ownership). The wheelchair bungalows include a third habitable room, the other units are one bedroom flats and could be divided to provide three small habitable rooms with the use of temporary dividers for a short period of time (for example for a live-in carer). Windows will be designed to provide maximum natural light into the dwellings. This will not only improve light transmission into the units but will also provide a view out into the neighbouring environment and communal garden. It is important to provide adequate daylight factors within dwellings to reduce the dependence on artificial light.

The wheelchair bungalow will have adjustable kitchen units. All units will have internal and external storage. The central communal garden space will encourage interaction between the six units and will avoid an "institutional" feel. The car port can be used for external get-togethers in inclement weather. The development engages positively with the street and the landscape has been taken into consideration to create a well nurtured natural environment.

The units are to be built to the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. A WiFi based system of call for support (Telecare) will be available from day 1.

Where Is It?

The brownfield site is located south-west of Nottingham, within an established housing estate (1960's) now with a mix of rented and owner-occupied houses and bungalows, close to the centre of Stapleford.

Proximity

The scheme is close to the centre of Stapleford and locally has parks, churches, a general and convenience store, a public house and library. The site is close to a bus route.

Care Services

The scheme is up and running. One tenant has moved in and other individuals are in the process of being nominated by Nottinghamshire County Council. The current tenant has a visiting support package in the day to support him to remain in the community.

Facilities

The scheme has been designed to meet the strategic aims of the local authority's housing strategy, in conjunction with Adult Social Care & CCG Commissioners. By the very nature of this approach it means that each new resident will have their own personalised care and support package which will mean in practical terms their support will be tailored to meet their assessed and agreed individual needs. For this scheme it is proposed that the housing management and the care support are provided by NCHA as the provider which provides high levels of efficiency especially where staff can be shared between tenants. The standards of the Care Services are regulated by CQC as a Home Care Service. The important element of the service is the provision of Telecare with a 24hour response service. Additional specialist services such as for example Consultant Psychiatrist or Speech and Language Therapy will be provided by the NHS to the tenants as an inward facing community service as will day time activity such as training, volunteering and hopefully paid work in time.

Address

Peatfield Road,
Stapleford,
Nottinghamshire,
NG9 8HD.

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