Oban Court - Extra Care

Email: housing@darlington.gov.uk

Extra Care Sheltered Housing schemes aim to give the older person the means and opportunity to live an active and stimulating life in their own home - whatever their individual requirements in care terms might be.

Oban Court has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard standard of unfurnished self-contained accommodation with a range of additional services such as a wide and spacious hall area, communal facilities, dining area with coffee bar, and all apartments have new kitchens and easy access showers installed.

Meals

A hot two course lunch is provided every day  for all residents and served in the dining hall. The menu is wide and varied and changes on a 3-weekly basis. Lunch and desert is available for only £4.08 for residents and £4.93 for visitors. You only have to give 24 hours notice to invite family and friends.

If there is a special event, residents will be notified of any price change in advance.

Please note that all new tenants to the schemes are eligible for the costs of the meals.  For those in receipt of full Housing Benefit a reduction may apply.

24 Hour Help at Hand

The Council offer a 24 hour, 7 day a week call service 365 days per year.  Each apartment has a Lifeline call system installed, which is linked, directly to the Manager's office or to our control centre when the Manager is off duty.  Should you require help either the Manager or the Emergency Response officers will attend.

Who Can Live Here?

If you live in the Darlington area and:

• Are over 50 years old (in most cases)
• Are physically or mentally frail and are eligible for Social Services help, for example:
• Have a chronic condition which is likely to get worse over time.
• Your current home is no longer suitable to meet your needs; or your partner fulfils the above criteria.

What Does the Scheme Manager Do?

• Your Scheme manager will contact you daily Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Visit you in your home, ensure you are familiar with the building, the communal facilities, services available and how to use them
• Organise social, leisure and health activities within the scheme for those who choose to take part, helping you to maintain an active and independent life
• Ensure the property is well maintained and that you know how to make best use of the equipment provided such as heating, intercom and door entry systems
• With your permission liaise with family networks, statutory, voluntary and private agencies to ensure that your needs are met
• Treat you with courtesy, honesty equality and fairness. 
• Listen and respect your confidentiality
• Be easily recognisable by wearing a uniform
• Co-ordinate and give advice, though not directly provide services such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, personal and nursing care

Management Officer

Carol Warnock  - Telephone:  01325 388547
Town Hall, Darlington  DL1 5QT

What Does the Management Officer Do?

A Management Officer deals with the letting and management of council properties.  This covers such matters as repair and maintenance, adaptation, improvements and rent.  Working in close liaison and partnership with residents, members and other sections and departments of the Council together with voluntary groups and other organisations.