Derwentdale Court

Retirement housing
Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH9 8PY
Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH9 8PY

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Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Built in 1981 and renovated in 2013.
Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory
New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Durham
Social Care Authority: Durham

Info updated: 19/08/2014
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Durham Key Options. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.durhamkeyoptions.co.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
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
National Housing for Older People Awards
National silver award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2015.
Category: Retirement housing 30-33 units.
Sponsor: arhm.
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