Woodcote
Firs Road, Hethersett, Norfolk, NR9 3JD
Firs Road, Hethersett, Norfolk, NR9 3JD
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Manager's Description
"All our sheltered housing schemes are designed to meet the needs of older people who want to remain independent in their own home. Our schemes provide self-contained flats or bungalows, scheme manager..." Show more "All our sheltered housing schemes are designed to meet the needs of older people who want to remain independent in their own home. Our schemes provide self-contained flats or bungalows, scheme manager services, 24-hour emergency assistance and a range of communal facilities.Woodcote is tucked away in the lovely village of Hethersett. Woodcote offers completely independent living with your own front door, with the comfort of having an inviting community. Community is important at Woodcote and they have many activities going on year round, for those that want to get involved. Woodcote offers quiet and well kept communal gardens with its own pond and veg patch. A short distance from local shops and amenities and a short bus ride to Norwich." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
57 flats. Built in 1986. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (neighbourhood officers), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 0.25 mile(s); 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, film nights etc, organised by Social Club. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: South Norfolk
Social Care Authority: Norfolk
Info updated: 27/11/2023
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home Options. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadlandhomeoptions.org.uk/Residents' 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: Consultation
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