Hawthorn Mill
Cobden Road, opposite Blackpool Place, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 5HQ
Cobden Road, opposite Blackpool Place, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 5HQ
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Manager's Description
"Hawthorn Mill Code of PracticeHawthorn Mill staff will:
· Be impartial and sensitive at all times.
· Act with honesty and integrity.
· Offer equal opportunities to all te..." Show more "Hawthorn Mill Code of Practice
Hawthorn Mill staff will:
· Be impartial and sensitive at all times.
· Act with honesty and integrity.
· Offer equal opportunities to all tenants, there will
be no discrimination because of race, gender,
disability, religion, age or sexual orientation.
· Keep information and knowledge of tenants
confidential at all times.
· Promote tenants independence and well-being.
· Endeavour to work effectively with other services,
for the good of the tenants.
· Maintain high standards of the scheme in general.
· Promote Hawthorn Mill in the local community, and
its aims.
· Be flexible, ready to listen and never have a
timetable that is written in stone!
· Be aware of the importance of training needs and
of self-development.
Hawthorn Mill won the Gold Award in the Best Retirement Housing 30 - 45 units category in the National Housing for Older People Awards 2011." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
33 flats. Built in 1992. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Two part-time non resident scheme managers), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, Library, Recreation & computer room with 2 computers. The mobile library visits every 2 weeks & books are available on site.
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 300 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, coffee mornings, games eveings, keep fit, quiz night, wii, film shows, group meeting, sales, social evening, trips, lunches, and gardening, organised by tenants and staff. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Leeds
Social Care Authority: Leeds
Info updated: 17/02/2021
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Leeds Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.leedshomes.org.uk/?menuPath=HowToRegisterResidents' 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
Community spirit
Consultation
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It is the most wonderful place to live very peaceful and relaxing, but with lots of activities if you wish to join in."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2015.
Category: Retirement housing 30-33 units.
Sponsor: arhm.
Category: Retirement housing 30-33 units.
Sponsor: arhm.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2011.
Category: Retirement housing 30-44 units.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles.
Category: Retirement housing 30-44 units.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles.
