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Rita Hunt Court
Beverley

Description of Scheme

Rita Hunt Court consists of 40 two-bedroom self-contained apartments available to rent from East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Offering varying levels of care and support to residents. This extra care housing scheme is designed to help older and disabled people to live independently.

The building which has three storey's, landscaping and fixed security fencing on the perimeter and of traditional brickwork construction, all to achieve a BREEAM Very Good standard.

The scheme has been called Rita Hunt Court after the late Rita Hunt who was a strong advocate for extra care housing and promoting independent living for older and disabled adults in the East Riding. A trust fund has been set up by Rita's family to support social activities for residents living at the scheme.

This development not only provides a modern, spacious and affordable housing but also employment and training opportunities for the local area.

Key Information

Location

Beverley

Local Social Services Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Region

National, Yorks & Humber

Year Funded

2013

Cost

CASSH - £1m Total - £6.75m

DH Fund

CASSH 1

Awards

Winner of the 'Best Social or Affordable Housing Development' at the Local Area Building Control North and East Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards 2015

Care Services

A 24/7 care team is based on site providing around the clock care and support to residents. This will range from something simple as making someone a meal or assisting them to access the community, through to helping with more complex issues such as personal care, hoisting and assistance with medication.

Facilities

Communal facilities including:

  • a lounge
  • laundry
  • assisted bathing
  • treatment room
  • hobby/meeting room

Apartments include:

  • modern wet rooms
  • well-equipped kitchens
  • comfortable living/dining rooms
  • All have a small balcony or terrace and are built to high energy saving specification

Key Features

Properties

40 1&2 Bed Apartments

Tenure

Affordable Rent

Address

Burden Road,
Beverley,
North Humberside,
HU17 9LA

Scheme Location Map

Partners

Care Provider

Caremark

Local Social Services Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Developer

Houlton

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