Bryn Ivor
Bryn Ivor Street, Llwynypia, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF40 2TL
Bryn Ivor Street, Llwynypia, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF40 2TL
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Rooted in our local communities
A community mutual housing association working through collaboration and partnership
Manager's Description
"Formerly a half-empty complex in a Rhondda mining village, Bryn Ivor has been transformed following substantial remodelling and refurbishment. The first existing sheltered housing complex in the UK to..." Show more "Formerly a half-empty complex in a Rhondda mining village, Bryn Ivor has been transformed following substantial remodelling and refurbishment. The first existing sheltered housing complex in the UK to be adapted to meet the RNIB’s ‘Visibly Better’ Platinum Standard, it has become a thriving hub for the local community." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
15 flats. Renovated in 2006. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (2 hours a day 5 days a week visits), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, TV/Games room
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 400 yards; shop 400 yards; post office 600 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Social Care Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Info updated: 18/01/2021
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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: Activities and outings
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Managed by
Rooted in our local communities
A community mutual housing association working through collaboration and partnership
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Housing-with-care under 30 units.
Sponsor: Friends IT.
Category: Housing-with-care under 30 units.
Sponsor: Friends IT.
Memberships
ERoSH: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of ERoSH, the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing.
RNIB Visibly Better: This scheme has achieved the RNIB Visibly Better accreditation for inclusive design
