Potteries Court

Swinton, Chevin Housing Association Ltd

Description of Scheme

• Provision of eco heat pumps.
• Rainwater harvesting.
• Assistive Technology; Community Alarm
• Pendant Trigger
• Combined Door Entry Warden Control Speech unit
• Door Entry Fob System
• Smoke Detectors
• Level access
• Accessible parking provision

Where Is It?

Potteries Court is located within an established residential area approx 500 yards from the centre of Swinton and within easy access of local shops, library, local bus routes, banking facilities and health services. Rotherham Town centre lies some six miles away and again is easily accessible on the local bus route.

Residents Information

"If there were more places like this a lot of people could keep their independence and have all the company they need. I've not seen an unhappy face since I have been here. I cannot praise it enough".

"It's a good place to live its private and I feel safe".

Proximity

Approx 500yards to a shopping area offering a variety of shops and facilities including:

• Post Office
• Bank/Building Society
• GP Surgery
• Pharmacist
• Library
• Public House
• Supermarket

Relevant Local Strategy

As the numbers/demand for Housing for Older People increases; and to seek to meet local and national drivers that are in place in relation to retaining independence for as long as possible it was thought that there was a need for developing a 2nd Extra Care Housing Scheme (Potteries Court). Prior to the opening if this scheme the first Extra Care Housing Scheme opened in 2006 (Oak Trees Resource Centre). This scheme is situated at Stag Lane, and falls in the Central part of the borough. This scheme is in the region of 8 miles away from Potteries Court.

It was therefore felt that the opening of Potteries Court in the North of the Borough would give customers whom live in this part the opportunity to live in Extra Care Housing and remain in the same area as their families and friends. Potteries Court replaced an existing sheltered scheme with low demand bed sits/small flats.

Useful Local Statistics

Based on data from the Office of National Statistics, the number of people aged over 55 years in Rotherham is expected to grow from 72,000 (in 2005) to 96,400 by 2025.

The significant projected increase indicates a related increase in the numbers of people with long term conditions.

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days)

Facilities

• Lift
• Lounge
• Restaurant
• Laundry
• Guest facilities
• Crafts Room
• Garden
• Computer Room
• Hairdressers
• Conservatory

Address

Queen Street
Swinton
Mexborough
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
S64 8LW

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