Wood Green
Bill Quay, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0SX
Bill Quay, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0SX
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Manager's Description
"More about our hens on this BBC tv news piece: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-21156331"Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
65 bungalows. Built in 1938. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Bar/pub, Mobile library
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 0.25 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: zumba, circuit training, gym equipment, bingo, buffets, and other events, organised by SSO Lynne Walker. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Gateshead
Social Care Authority: Gateshead
Info updated: 23/08/2016
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateshead Home Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://homechoice.gateshead.gov.ukResidents' 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
Consultation
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Everyone at Wood Green is so friendly. There is a lovely warm atmosphere at the scheme and the residents live their lives with joy amongst a real comm..." Show more
"Everyone at Wood Green is so friendly. There is a lovely warm atmosphere at the scheme and the residents live their lives with joy amongst a real community." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Everyone at Wood Green is so friendly. There is a lovely warm atmosphere at the scheme and the residents live their lives with joy amongst a real community." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"So much going on, the residents are always willing to get involved in activities and make anyone welcome. The chickens are also great and very interes..." Show more
"So much going on, the residents are always willing to get involved in activities and make anyone welcome. The chickens are also great and very interesting!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"So much going on, the residents are always willing to get involved in activities and make anyone welcome. The chickens are also great and very interesting!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The Residents at Wood green are continuously looking for new ventures. Their sense of Community and caring for each other continues its a pleasure for..." Show more
"The Residents at Wood green are continuously looking for new ventures. Their sense of Community and caring for each other continues its a pleasure for me to come to work everyday to support the on-going initiatives the latest is bringing the young to learn valued morals for life." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The Residents at Wood green are continuously looking for new ventures. Their sense of Community and caring for each other continues its a pleasure for me to come to work everyday to support the on-going initiatives the latest is bringing the young to learn valued morals for life." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Wood Green has a wonderful community spirit, lots going on and everyone is made to feel welcome. The sheltered scheme officer, Lynne Walker, has a lov..." Show more
"Wood Green has a wonderful community spirit, lots going on and everyone is made to feel welcome. The sheltered scheme officer, Lynne Walker, has a lovely kind and positive attitude ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be included in the many varied activities and events. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Wood Green has a wonderful community spirit, lots going on and everyone is made to feel welcome. The sheltered scheme officer, Lynne Walker, has a lovely kind and positive attitude ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be included in the many varied activities and events. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch Ltd.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch Ltd.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2014.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Legal & General.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Legal & General.