Falkland Court
Edward Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2PF
Edward Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2PF
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Manager's Description
"Falkland Court, set in a pleasant area of Bingley, provides a mixture of 68 one and two person flats. All flats are equipped with an oven, hob, fridge and a bathroom. On-site facilities include a comm..." Show more "Falkland Court, set in a pleasant area of Bingley, provides a mixture of 68 one and two person flats. All flats are equipped with an oven, hob, fridge and a bathroom. On-site facilities include a communal lounge, library, snooker room, laundry room and two well decorated guest bedrooms with shower and toilet facilities. The court is situated within a ten minutes walk of the centre of Bingley with a wide range of local amenities and the railway station and all bus services can be located there.Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.
Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
67 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2017. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 440 yards; town centre 440 yards; GP 200 yards; social centre 440 yards.
Frequent Social activities include: coffee mornings, lunch club/meals, bingo, social events, hairdresser, outings or trips, organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Bradford
Social Care Authority: Bradford
Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.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
Lifestyle
Number / size of facilities
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I feel safe and secure in my flat. I have a lot of friends with the other tenants. We help each other in different ways."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Feels safe! Feel warm and always somebody to call on if anything should happen. Good bunch of people."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Thank you to a dedicated staff with love."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The staff is very helpful and they also organise plenty of activities. Good neighbours. Also the court is near the medical centre."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have good friends and social club. It is near shops and bus stops."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I enjoy living in this complex because I feel safe. I like the entertainment. Also I like that the housing manager is available to help with any probl..." Show more
"I enjoy living in this complex because I feel safe. I like the entertainment. Also I like that the housing manager is available to help with any problems I have." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I enjoy living in this complex because I feel safe. I like the entertainment. Also I like that the housing manager is available to help with any problems I have." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel so safe. Everyone is so nice and cheerful."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Community spirit. Always feel safe. Social evenings. Caring staff ready to help any time."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Always somebody to talk to, never lonely. Social events, bingo, free & easy nights, booked entertainers regularly. People help each other; trips out i..." Show more
"Always somebody to talk to, never lonely. Social events, bingo, free & easy nights, booked entertainers regularly. People help each other; trips out is summer months." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Always somebody to talk to, never lonely. Social events, bingo, free & easy nights, booked entertainers regularly. People help each other; trips out is summer months." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.