Sydney Brown Court
Tayler Road, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5JJ
Tayler Road, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5JJ
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Manager's Description
"Sydney Brown Court was built in 1981 is located in the ancient market town of Hadleigh a short distance from Ipswich and Sudbury. Hadleigh is home to Hadleigh Castle and many other 15th century grade ..." Show more "Sydney Brown Court was built in 1981 is located in the ancient market town of Hadleigh a short distance from Ipswich and Sudbury. Hadleigh is home to Hadleigh Castle and many other 15th century grade 1 and 2 listed buildings to include The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin. Local amenities include Hadleigh library, health centre and Baptist Church. Public transport provides access to the centre of Hadleigh and other local towns and villages to include Stowmarket, Sudbury and Colchester.Working in partnership with Babergh District Council, Sydney Brown Court is managed by Orwell Housing Association and consists of 33 self-contained apartments, all are large enough for two people. Each apartment benefits from having its own front door, bedroom, lounge, kitchen and shower or bathroom including WC." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
33 flats. Built in 1981. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 40 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 250 yards; town centre 250 yards; GP 300 yards; social centre 300 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, bingo, and outside singer, organised by Tenants & staff. Meal(s) available (available to order). New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Babergh
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Info updated: 08/09/2014
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateway to Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.gatewaytohomechoice.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: Care services
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Link with community at large
Number / size of facilities
Practicality of the individual apartments
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Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Very friendly staff and tenants. Very welcoming. "
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"This is a lovely place to live. We love seeing all the happy faces. its like a big family. Tenants helping each other. nothing is to much trouble,."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I've been working for this company and I am very happy, the staff are very good and the tenants very supportive."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
