Communal facilities

Most, but not all of our sheltered housing schemes have one or more of the following communal facilities:

Communal room or lounge

Each scheme has a lounge, usually with a small kitchen attached. This is seen to be the centre of social life at the scheme. Tenants are encouraged to socialise with the their neighbours in the scheme and to help each other when and where they can. Talk to the sheltered housing officer to find out what events take place there or see the notice board.

In some schemes tenants can use the lounge for a private party/meeting this can be arranged with the sheltered housing officer (there will be a small charge for this).

Sometimes our sheltered housing staff may need to use the lounge for meetings or training, and sometimes we allow other people to use it too, but tenants’ functions have priority.

Laundry room

Washing machines and tumble dryers may have been provided for use. The sheltered housing officer will show the tenants how to use them. Please note that these facilities are for tenants own personal laundry and are not for the use of non-tenants or family.

Guest room

Some schemes may have a guest room. This can be useful for friends or family who live outside the area (there is a small charge for the use of this room). If there isn’t a guest room on a scheme, it may be possible for visitors to book into another scheme, please ask the sheltered housing officer.

To reserve the guest room, simply book it ahead of time with the sheltered housing officer. Be assured we are more than happy for people to visit our tenants at any time, and stay short-term, in the tenants own property.

Gardens

Our contractors look after the communal grounds and gardens surrounding the sheltered schemes. If tenants would like to help maintain the gardens or potter, just ask the sheltered housing officer. We do however request that tenants do not feed the birds or animals in and around the scheme gardens, as this could encourage vermin.

Library

This service is provided for our tenants, and the books are available in the communal rooms. They are changed regularly. Audio books can be provided if requested.

Should a tenant require books in other languages please speak to the sheltered housing officer who will try to accommodate the request.

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