Edith Ramsay House
134 Duckett Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 4TD
134 Duckett Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 4TD
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Manager's Description
"Gateway Housing Association residents, gave Rushanara Ali MP, a warm welcome at the official opening on 27 November 2015, of seven new - build wheelchair accessible flats, a new guest suite and a beau..." Show more "Gateway Housing Association residents, gave Rushanara Ali MP, a warm welcome at the official opening on 27 November 2015, of seven new - build wheelchair accessible flats, a new guest suite and a beautifully designed upgrade to make Edith Ramsay House the gold standard in sheltered accommodation.With staff and residents looking on, Ms Ali planted a rowan tree in the grounds of the sheltered accommodation scheme, on Duckett Street, E1, named in honour of the charismatic East End activist and pioneering educator.
The upgrade work, made in consultation with residents, family members and staff has been designed specifically to make the accommodation more inclusive, offering greater wheelchair accessibility along with a designated area for mobility aids storage. Crucially too, the new flats mean more people can now call this popular scheme home.
Importantly, the new works have also been planned to remodel communal spaces so residents can socialise more easily and further work has seen four bedsits converted to two flats to be more in keeping with the high level of aspirational living Gateway is offering
its sheltered accommodation residents." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
43 flats. Built in 1983 and renovated in 2015. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 5 yards; shop 5 yards; post office 5 yards; town centre 12 yards; GP 6 yards; social centre 10 yards.
Regular Social activities include: bingo, Church service, coffee morning, trips & sight seeing, parties and BBQ. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Cats only generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
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
"Fantastic place to live. Great investment in refurbishment by Gateway HA. Wonderful activities for residents."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 37-43 units.
Sponsor: Engie.
Category: Retirement housing 37-43 units.
Sponsor: Engie.