Fitzwilliam Court
Bethel Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9JZ
Bethel Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9JZ
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Manager's Description
"Fitzwilliam Court is a major development in Hoyland providing the town with a new extra care housing scheme comprising of 44 purpose-built apartments, as well as four apartments available for shared o..." Show more "Fitzwilliam Court is a major development in Hoyland providing the town with a new extra care housing scheme comprising of 44 purpose-built apartments, as well as four apartments available for shared ownership, together with additional facilities for the community.All rental properties in this scheme are allocated by the local council, so please apply directly to them. However if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact The Guinness Partnership." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Guinness Care
48 flats. Built in 2011. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with Visiting management staff (manager and two support workers provide support 7 days a week 52 weeks a year), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Social activities include: coffee mornings, craft groups, gardening club, music evenings, bingo, church service, and other social events. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Barnsley
Social Care Authority: Barnsley
Architects: Langtry Langton
Info updated: 27/10/2010
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Availability
Check with The Guinness Partnership - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Couldn't ask for a nicer home. The staff are like a 2nd family to my dad. They are quick to contact me if there are any issues concerning dad. Lots of..." Show more
"Couldn't ask for a nicer home. The staff are like a 2nd family to my dad. They are quick to contact me if there are any issues concerning dad. Lots of activities, a happy place to live. Nice to know that dad is taken care of while I live so far away." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Couldn't ask for a nicer home. The staff are like a 2nd family to my dad. They are quick to contact me if there are any issues concerning dad. Lots of activities, a happy place to live. Nice to know that dad is taken care of while I live so far away." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Approachable, helpful staff, with confidence and care
- Always clean and spotless
- Well organised activities, and great encouragement for participati..." Show more
"Approachable, helpful staff, with confidence and care
- Always clean and spotless
- Well organised activities, and great encouragement for participation
- On top of maintenance and a good decorating schedule
- A great place to live and visit" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
- Always clean and spotless
- Well organised activities, and great encouragement for participati..." Show more
"Approachable, helpful staff, with confidence and care
- Always clean and spotless
- Well organised activities, and great encouragement for participation
- On top of maintenance and a good decorating schedule
- A great place to live and visit" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I see that in spite of the lack of funding to make it a Extra Care Scheme in all sense of purpose . the customers enjoy being here and have a great ..." Show more
"I see that in spite of the lack of funding to make it a Extra Care Scheme in all sense of purpose . the customers enjoy being here and have a great quality of life " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I see that in spite of the lack of funding to make it a Extra Care Scheme in all sense of purpose . the customers enjoy being here and have a great quality of life " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
" My 96 year old mother is a resident here. My wife and I visited my mother last year for her birthday, from our home in Australia. We were allowed to ..." Show more
" My 96 year old mother is a resident here. My wife and I visited my mother last year for her birthday, from our home in Australia. We were allowed to stay in their visitors room, and spend some quality time with my mother. Wonderful Management and support staff. Thankyou" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
" My 96 year old mother is a resident here. My wife and I visited my mother last year for her birthday, from our home in Australia. We were allowed to stay in their visitors room, and spend some quality time with my mother. Wonderful Management and support staff. Thankyou" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Stephen, Elaine & Carol are all kind & helpful."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My mum lives here. The move has been the best thing she has ever done. She is now more independent than ever. The staff are very helpful and friendly...." Show more
"My mum lives here. The move has been the best thing she has ever done. She is now more independent than ever. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Elaine is an asset for management, and has lots of time for all the residents and visitors" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My mum lives here. The move has been the best thing she has ever done. She is now more independent than ever. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Elaine is an asset for management, and has lots of time for all the residents and visitors" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"my hero is Stephen Wilcox, the scheme manager. He goes the extra mile with tenants, visitors and work colleagues. Nothing is too much the trouble even..." Show more
"my hero is Stephen Wilcox, the scheme manager. He goes the extra mile with tenants, visitors and work colleagues. Nothing is too much the trouble even though he has a demanding work load, He enables staff to grow within their work environment." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"my hero is Stephen Wilcox, the scheme manager. He goes the extra mile with tenants, visitors and work colleagues. Nothing is too much the trouble even though he has a demanding work load, He enables staff to grow within their work environment." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"the flats are nice & big. Steve & the staff are very helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. Violet is my local hero as she had done a lot of p..." Show more
"the flats are nice & big. Steve & the staff are very helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. Violet is my local hero as she had done a lot of parties, coffee mornings & afternoons, bingo, till she was no longer able to do so." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"the flats are nice & big. Steve & the staff are very helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. Violet is my local hero as she had done a lot of parties, coffee mornings & afternoons, bingo, till she was no longer able to do so." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Well run,pleasant staff who are attentive and make the residents feel part of the community. "
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"This place is safe; staff friendly; the boss is great. My local hero is Elaine Wilcox"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My hero is Steven Whitehouse, he looks after me. This place suits me down to the ground. All the staff are kind"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"this place suits me down to the ground; all the staff are very good. Very nice place to be"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"I nominate Steven Whitehouse, the manager for all his help & kindness, and also Elaine Wilcox who is so very kind & helpful & caring. She is a diamond..." Show more
"I nominate Steven Whitehouse, the manager for all his help & kindness, and also Elaine Wilcox who is so very kind & helpful & caring. She is a diamond." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I nominate Steven Whitehouse, the manager for all his help & kindness, and also Elaine Wilcox who is so very kind & helpful & caring. She is a diamond." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I think Steven Whitehouse and Elaine Wilcox are the est people in here."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"I am still in love with this place after 18 months. I nominate Elaine Wilcox, she is kind, listens and assists me when I need it."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"they are real types, but have our very best interest at heart. Wouldn't really want to change for anyone else. Simply they are the best and deserve my..." Show more
"they are real types, but have our very best interest at heart. Wouldn't really want to change for anyone else. Simply they are the best and deserve my support" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"they are real types, but have our very best interest at heart. Wouldn't really want to change for anyone else. Simply they are the best and deserve my support" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I feel very secure here and I think the management and staff are very good; nothing is too much trouble for them. I would like to nominate Elaine a lo..." Show more
"I feel very secure here and I think the management and staff are very good; nothing is too much trouble for them. I would like to nominate Elaine a local hero" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I feel very secure here and I think the management and staff are very good; nothing is too much trouble for them. I would like to nominate Elaine a local hero" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I love being here. I love the 2 ladies, Elaine & Carole; they are fantastic. I never felt as safe anywhere else like I do here. I have to thank them a..." Show more
"I love being here. I love the 2 ladies, Elaine & Carole; they are fantastic. I never felt as safe anywhere else like I do here. I have to thank them all. Margaret is quite a favourite." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I love being here. I love the 2 ladies, Elaine & Carole; they are fantastic. I never felt as safe anywhere else like I do here. I have to thank them all. Margaret is quite a favourite." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Pros: Convenience for location, good staff, nice property. Cons: office open later/night. Bailey in need of some sort of attendant on duty 24/7"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"I enjoy coming down every Friday evening to play bingo. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much the trouble."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It was the best thing ever for my mum and dad to move here in 2013. The staff are always so helpful and supportive. They organise lots of activities a..." Show more
"It was the best thing ever for my mum and dad to move here in 2013. The staff are always so helpful and supportive. They organise lots of activities and events. Since losing my dad, my mum has been more involved with things and really enjoys living here. Its' difficult to pick from all the staff, but my hero choice is Elaine" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It was the best thing ever for my mum and dad to move here in 2013. The staff are always so helpful and supportive. They organise lots of activities and events. Since losing my dad, my mum has been more involved with things and really enjoys living here. Its' difficult to pick from all the staff, but my hero choice is Elaine" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I feel comfortable & secure"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My 96 year old Auntie has been at Fitzwilliam Court for 3.5 years. It is a very friendly, warm, secure and a safe place to live; we thoroughly enjoy v..." Show more
"My 96 year old Auntie has been at Fitzwilliam Court for 3.5 years. It is a very friendly, warm, secure and a safe place to live; we thoroughly enjoy visiting the home and meeting the staff and the residents. My Auntie loves it too!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My 96 year old Auntie has been at Fitzwilliam Court for 3.5 years. It is a very friendly, warm, secure and a safe place to live; we thoroughly enjoy visiting the home and meeting the staff and the residents. My Auntie loves it too!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Our 96 year old auntie moved there 3 years ago and absolutely loves it. It has a great atmosphere for the residents and visitors are always made welco..." Show more
"Our 96 year old auntie moved there 3 years ago and absolutely loves it. It has a great atmosphere for the residents and visitors are always made welcome and made to feel part of what is going on." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Our 96 year old auntie moved there 3 years ago and absolutely loves it. It has a great atmosphere for the residents and visitors are always made welcome and made to feel part of what is going on." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Friendly staff, clean, good atmosphere. My parent is a resident and loves living here, and she feels safe and secure at all times"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My mum lives there and I feel she is secure and also it has lovely facilities"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"A great team of staff, friendly atmosphere, social events,down the road is hoyland town, local transport to Barnsley, bus and trains.and inapent livin..." Show more
"A great team of staff, friendly atmosphere, social events,down the road is hoyland town, local transport to Barnsley, bus and trains.and inapent living flats are great accommodation with lifts. All ways something to look forward to.would not live anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"A great team of staff, friendly atmosphere, social events,down the road is hoyland town, local transport to Barnsley, bus and trains.and inapent living flats are great accommodation with lifts. All ways something to look forward to.would not live anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"The centre is lovely, such wonderful and caring staff. Always clean and the resident cafe is a wonderful meeting place. It gets the residents out of t..." Show more
"The centre is lovely, such wonderful and caring staff. Always clean and the resident cafe is a wonderful meeting place. It gets the residents out of their rooms and socialising.
Couldn't be better!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"The centre is lovely, such wonderful and caring staff. Always clean and the resident cafe is a wonderful meeting place. It gets the residents out of their rooms and socialising.
Couldn't be better!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Fitzwilliam is a excellent Extra care scheme in Barnsley that provides help and assistance for many vunerable adults with disabilities and demensia . ..." Show more
"Fitzwilliam is a excellent Extra care scheme in Barnsley that provides help and assistance for many vunerable adults with disabilities and demensia . All the staff are professional and helpful helping residents to maintain a normal lifestyle as possible." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Fitzwilliam is a excellent Extra care scheme in Barnsley that provides help and assistance for many vunerable adults with disabilities and demensia . All the staff are professional and helpful helping residents to maintain a normal lifestyle as possible." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It has all an older person requires help when needed friendly staff activities if you want to attend...."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"It's like a little community, I feel safe in my home. Able to socialise and join in events when I want to whilst maintaining my independence. "
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Great staff and friendly residents. Always make you feel welcome and is a great place to work. "
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Friendly staff,lots of entertainment,residents happy and a lovely cafe "
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.