Great Mead
200 Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 8XJ
200 Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 8XJ
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Manager's Description
"Situated close to a major supermarket and local shops this popular scheme also benefits from bus links to the main shopping centre of Southend on Sea. This popular scheme has a good sized communal gar..." Show more "Situated close to a major supermarket and local shops this popular scheme also benefits from bus links to the main shopping centre of Southend on Sea. This popular scheme has a good sized communal garden for residents to enjoy." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
46 flats. Built in 1986. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 30 yards; post office 30 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 30 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, afternoon teas, entertainement, bingo, music nights, topic meetings, resident meetings, snooker, bowls, and darts., organised by Scheme Sheltered Housing Officer together with residents.. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Social Care Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Info updated: 15/08/2023
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called On The Move. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.southend-on-the-move.org.uk/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: Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Great Mead has a real community spirit. Residents care for each other and respect and value each other. They work together for the good of the whole s..." Show more
"Great Mead has a real community spirit. Residents care for each other and respect and value each other. They work together for the good of the whole scheme; they are given guidance and support to maintain independence and truly enjoy living at Great mead." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Great Mead has a real community spirit. Residents care for each other and respect and value each other. They work together for the good of the whole scheme; they are given guidance and support to maintain independence and truly enjoy living at Great mead." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Legal & General.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Legal & General.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2011.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Peverel Retirement.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Peverel Retirement.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2014.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Category: Retirement housing 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.