Churchfields Close
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2HX
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2HX
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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)
34 flats. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Visiting management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Conservatory, Community centre
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 500 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, Coffee Mornings, Buffet. 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: Consultation
Convenience of the location
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Practicality of the individual apartments
Quality of design
Quality of the building and 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
"Not same since we were left without warden service. But it is near to town centre, so handy for older people."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Companionship, security."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because I feel safe and I have made friends. Lyn who works here is a wonderful lady."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I enjoy living here. I have made friends. We have coffee mornings and sometimes we have high teas and games; we get on well, mostly."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"This complex is ideal for old age people."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Nice and quiet, but not enough care for people with health problems if needed, meaning longer stays in hospitals. Bring back wardens. People could die..." Show more
"Nice and quiet, but not enough care for people with health problems if needed, meaning longer stays in hospitals. Bring back wardens. People could die and none would know." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Nice and quiet, but not enough care for people with health problems if needed, meaning longer stays in hospitals. Bring back wardens. People could die and none would know." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Because I feel secure and everything is convenient for me. Staff helpful."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"To keep my independence."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe and comfortable."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Because it's near to town centre, and also my children live near and can look after me."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Feel safe"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
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Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
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in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.