Bustaan Radaa
55 Pollard Row, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6NA
55 Pollard Row, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6NA
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Manager's Description
"We have two specialist sheltered housing schemes, Mosque Tower and Bustaan Radaa, housing Asian and Somali elders.These schemes reflect the needs of the community and are allocated to people over the ..." Show more "We have two specialist sheltered housing schemes, Mosque Tower and Bustaan Radaa, housing Asian and Somali elders.These schemes reflect the needs of the community and are allocated to people over the age of 55.Older people choose these schemes to benefit from living in a like-minded community with a scheme coordinator on hand to support them overcome any language or cultural barriers.
Our BAME schemes are hubs for our wider cultural programme where we celebrate events, such as Eid and Black History Month.
These events are designed to be inclusive and welcoming. Residents across all of our sheltered housing value these opportunities to celebrate the diverse nature of Tower Hamlets and enjoy new experiences." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
16 flats. Built in 2006. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Garden, kitchen, and prayer facilities
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.3 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1.2 mile(s); GP 0.3 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: For Somali Muslim Elders. Regular Social Activities include: Arabic class, and coffee morning, organised by Scheme Manager and external agency. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Tower Hamlets
Social Care Authority: Tower Hamlets
Info updated: 08/07/2015
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Tower Hamlets Homeseekers. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.thhs.org.uk/Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Cultural specific scheme, providing service for Somali elders - with Somali worker. very supportive scheme.
Happy residents !"
Made by a volunteer in 2019
Made by a volunteer in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.