Guy Thornycroft Court
Tollgate Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TL
Tollgate Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TL
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Manager's Description
"Guy Thornycroft Court is located in the market town of Ludlow in Shropshire and consists of a combination of 24 flats and bungalows. The court is surrounded by pleasant landscaped gardens and is conve..." Show more "Guy Thornycroft Court is located in the market town of Ludlow in Shropshire and consists of a combination of 24 flats and bungalows. The court is surrounded by pleasant landscaped gardens and is conveniently located in a quiet residential area. The court has a pleasant communal lounge, laundry room and twin bedded guest room with a shower facility. There are good local amenities including newsagents, mini market and a Public House. The local bus runs into Ludlow town centre every 30 minutes and can be accessed from outside the court.Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.
Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
28 flats, bungalows. Built in 1987 and renovated in 2018. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 2 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Exercise, education, craft, lunch club, bingo, scrabble, and whist, organised by local community groups. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Shropshire
Social Care Authority: Shropshire
Info updated: 14/08/2013
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Consultation
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Managed by
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
