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Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs, DE14 1JY
Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs, DE14 1JY
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Consolidated Charity of Burton upon Trent
Manager's Description
"Almshouses are dwellings provided by a benefactor for people in need and administered by a body of voluntary trustees. They provide needy people, mostly elderly, with affordable housing enabling resid..." Show more "Almshouses are dwellings provided by a benefactor for people in need and administered by a body of voluntary trustees. They provide needy people, mostly elderly, with affordable housing enabling residents to retain their independence and to live in their local community.The Consolidated Charity has 32 almshouses in Burton upon Trent. The properties range from listed buildings to modern bungalows and are spread over three sites in Shobnall (Wellington Street, Rangemore Street and York Street) and two sites in Winshill (Hawfield Lane and Wheatley Lane).
The charity employs wardens to inspect the almshouses on a daily basis and visit the occupants to ensure their well-being. The charity does not provide care or medical assistance but it does provide a community call system." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 bungalows. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 15 yards; post office 15 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: residents in the former county borough of Burton-upon-Trent or the parishes of Branston, Stretton & Outwoods; with preference given to people on Income Support or Housing Benefit.
Housing Authority: East Staffordshire
Social Care Authority: Staffordshire
Info updated: 15/10/2001
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