Lightfoot Drive and Wharrier Street

Retirement housing
Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BY
Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BY

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Manager's Description

"Contemporary two-bedroom bungalows, two-bedroom ground floor apartments and one-bedroom first floor apartments, built in 2022. Situated opposite the Walker Activity Dome, and on local bus routes to Ne..." Show more "Contemporary two-bedroom bungalows, two-bedroom ground floor apartments and one-bedroom first floor apartments, built in 2022. Situated opposite the Walker Activity Dome, and on local bus routes to Newcastle City Centre and East towards Wallsend and the Coast.

Housing Plus Community offers a bespokeservice to match the specialist design of the accommodation provided. Independent bungalows and apartments are available to people 50 and over (60+ for some schemes) or to people with an assessed need for adaptations.

Trained specialist Housing Plus Officers provide enhanced housing and tenancy support, which includes welfare calls and visits, a personalised annual support plan and home safety assessment, and access to social activities in the local Housing Plus housing schemes and in the wider community.

Ostara alarm and response service is included as part of the offer. Customers are offered a wrist or neck worn pendant with a telecare unit linked to a 24-hour call centre, 24/7 telephone and a call out response if they fall or feel unwell. There is also an option for additional technology to meet specific needs, for a small charge." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
55 flats. Built in 2022. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Housing Plus Officer via telephone) and Careline alarm service
Access to site easy.
Housing Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Social Care Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne

Info updated: 17/01/2023
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Newcastle Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.newcastlehomes.org.uk/
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