Birkdale
158 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EQ
158 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EQ
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Manager's Description
"We provide a housing related support service for two hours, three days a week which is available for as long as you live at the scheme. Along with tenancy support, we can help you with things like:â..." Show more "We provide a housing related support service for two hours, three days a week which is available for as long as you live at the scheme. Along with tenancy support, we can help you with things like:
• Maintaining your tenancy
• Applying for benefits and dealing with appeals
• Advice on move on options, housing applications and tenancy information
• Linking in with GPs, dentists and other relevant health care professionals
• Signposting or referrals to other agencies where necessary such as Community Mental Health services, drug and alcohol services, sexual health, solicitors, Citizens Advice Bureau
• Managing arrears, debt and budgeting
• Education, training and work
• General advice and guidance
Every customer has a support plan that reflects your support needs and aspirations. Support workers regularly review your plan with you to make sure that it still reflects your needs." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
30 flats. Built in 1979. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Activities room, Library, kitchen, lounge/games room
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: Social evenings, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Tunbridge Wells
Social Care Authority: Kent
Info updated: 23/11/2024
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