Brickfield Court

Retirement housing
Bligh's Lane, Derry, BT48 9PW
Bligh's Lane, Derry, BT48 9PW

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Managed by
Apex Housing Association
Making a positive difference to people’s lives

We provide purpose-built accommodation for older people and families with complex needs.

Manager's Description

"Brickfield Court has a cental location, close to shops and churches, and it has a large balcony with a view over the City."

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
43 flats. Built in 1997. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Can be contacted Mon- Fri, 9-5. Visits on request/by arrangement), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Library, shared balcony/garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 300 yards.
Regular Social activities include: bingo, card games, dances, and bus trips, organised by scheme manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Londonderry
Social Care Authority: NI Public Health Agency

Info updated: 02/04/2013
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Availability

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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:
Activities and outings
Privacy

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Raymond, the warden, is very attentive and gets things done quickly."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here, because it is a safe environment, and if I need anything the manager helps there. The building is spotless and everyone is friendl..." Show more
"I like living here, because it is a safe environment, and if I need anything the manager helps there. The building is spotless and everyone is friendly." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"It is a very happy place to live. It is well looked after. I feel happy and safe."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like the fact that it is people of my own age and I feel safe. Raymond takes care of any problems, and gets the work done."
Made by a resident in 2017

"You can come and go as you please. Raymond, the warden, is a gentleman."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Safety aspect is good. A friendly and approachable coordinator. All round goodwill."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Very clean; nice and warm; good security. Help is always at hand if needed."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I love living here because the place is spotless, warm and I feel secure in my home. The manager, Raymond, is good too."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I appreciate the independence and discreet observation of the staff. I feel safe."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Warm, comfortable and, most of all, safe."
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
Apex Housing Association
Making a positive difference to people’s lives

We provide purpose-built accommodation for older people and families with complex needs.

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