Tindale Drive
Fellside Park, Whickham, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 4HY
Fellside Park, Whickham, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 4HY
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Manager's Description
"Tindale Drive offers high quality apartments in Gateshead for the over 55s. The scheme on Fellside Park and benefits from great transport links to Newcastle and Gateshead city centres. Essential servi..." Show more "Tindale Drive offers high quality apartments in Gateshead for the over 55s. The scheme on Fellside Park and benefits from great transport links to Newcastle and Gateshead city centres. Essential services such as a GP surgeries and shops are conveniently located within walking distance or a short commute.We have 25 apartments on two floors, comprising of 14 one-bedroom and 11 two-bedroom apartments, all accessible via stairs or lift.
Tindale Drive is a popular, modern scheme, with a welcoming and friendly resident community. Residents have the best of both worlds; the privacy of their own home coupled with the option of socialising with others, knowing that there is support available if needed.
When you choose to, you can experience an inviting communal area perfect for gatherings and events, where you can relax and chat with friends and family. We have regular activities such as:
Coffee mornings/afternoons
Communal events such as Fish and Chip Fridays and Wednesday Lunch Club
Bingo
Communal events for special occasions
We also have a beautiful communal garden with a patio area. We maintain the garden but love that residents also get involved and add their own touches.
Our scheme benefits from private and on street parking. A self-contained guest room with 2 single beds and ensuite is available for your visitors to use.
The facilities also include:
Library / Quiet Room
Laundry
Communal lounge and kitchen
Scooter store
Sundeck
All our properties come unfurnished, so you can bring your own furniture and belongings to truly make an apartment your home.
Each apartment is linked to a 24/7 Telecare Response Service, giving you support and reassurance at the touch of a button if you need it. We also offer morning calls five days a week from the scheme's Wellbeing & Compliance Assistant, to make sure you are safe and well." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
38 flats.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo and social events. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Gateshead
Social Care Authority: Gateshead
Info updated: 08/07/2024
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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: Community spirit
Convenience of the location
Privacy
Quality of the garden
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Tindale Drive is a warm compassionate and friendly Scheme with the residents who live here. The residents gather together for events' they' the resid..." Show more
"Tindale Drive is a warm compassionate and friendly Scheme with the residents who live here. The residents gather together for events' they' the residents help run for all occasions.
I have always felt comfortable to work here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Tindale Drive is a warm compassionate and friendly Scheme with the residents who live here. The residents gather together for events' they' the residents help run for all occasions.
I have always felt comfortable to work here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Independent Living
Wellbeing.
Security.
Community.
Wellbeing.
Security.
Community.