Elm Court
Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EB
Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EB
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Manager's Description
"We have a Scheme Manager on site for between 12 and 15 hours each week, who facilitates social activities, and carries out Health &Safety checks around the building. Residents have the option of a li..." Show more "We have a Scheme Manager on site for between 12 and 15 hours each week, who facilitates social activities, and carries out Health &Safety checks around the building. Residents have the option of a lifeline/alarm if they wish." Show lessMain Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats, bungalows. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry
New residents accepted from 40 years of age.
Housing Authority: Barnsley
Social Care Authority: Barnsley
Info updated: 16/11/2015
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Berneslai Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://housingonline.berneslaihomes.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: Activities and outings
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Peaceful friendly good community spirit."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Always someone on hand to help. Get togethers at the centre stops loneliness."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have lived on Elm Court since April 2016. I find it a very homely environment. The people who live around me are very friendly and sociable."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Safe environment. Good neighbours who look out for each other without being nosy."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because it is a good complex; it's safe with cctv. The dwelling care very good, good central heating. Good neighbours; we look afte..." Show more
"I like living here because it is a good complex; it's safe with cctv. The dwelling care very good, good central heating. Good neighbours; we look after each other. Good community spirit." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because it is a good complex; it's safe with cctv. The dwelling care very good, good central heating. Good neighbours; we look after each other. Good community spirit." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We like living here, me and my husband, because all the residents are nice and friendly, and Gill scheme manager has always got time to listen to what..." Show more
"We like living here, me and my husband, because all the residents are nice and friendly, and Gill scheme manager has always got time to listen to what we have to say. We have morning coffee, thanks to Gill, and sandwiches (bacon), bingo, different people coming to talk and show us different thins which we like. At Christmas we have a very nice dinner and music and dancing." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We like living here, me and my husband, because all the residents are nice and friendly, and Gill scheme manager has always got time to listen to what we have to say. We have morning coffee, thanks to Gill, and sandwiches (bacon), bingo, different people coming to talk and show us different thins which we like. At Christmas we have a very nice dinner and music and dancing." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2015.
Category: Retirement housing under 24 units.
Sponsor: The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
Category: Retirement housing under 24 units.
Sponsor: The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.