Havelock Street and Edmund Street
Scheme Manager - Christine Cox
Telephone - 01325 468586
Email: Housing@darlington.gov.uk
Lifeline
The Council offer a 24 hour, 7 day a week call service 365 days per year. Each flat has a Lifeline call system installed, which is linked, directly to the Scheme Manager's office or to Darlington's control centre when the manager is off duty. Should you require help either the manager or the Emergency Response Officers will attend
What Does the Scheme Manager Do?
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Your Scheme Manager will contact you daily Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) visit you in your home, ensure that you are familiar with the building, the communal facilities, services available and how to use them
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Help to 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
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Ensure the property is well maintained and that you know to make best use of the equipment provided such as heating, intercom and door entry systems
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With your permission liaise with family networks, statutory, voluntary and private agencies to ensure your needs are met
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Treat you with courtesy, honesty equality and fairness. Listen and respect your confidentiality families, statutory, voluntary and private agencies to ensure their needs are met
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Co-ordinate and give advice, though not directly provide services, such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, personal and nursing care
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Be easily identifiable by wearing a uniform
North Road Ward
Information about North Road Ward
What Does Havelock Street Have to Offer?
69 self-contained unfurnished ground floor one bedroom - 2 person flats.
Amenities:
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Gas Central Heating
- Double Glazing
- All Properties Safe and Secure
- Door Entry System
- All flats benefit from the use of the large, well furnished community centre which seats approximately 60 people and hosts a wealth of social activities.
Social Activities on Site Include:
How Much Does it Cost?
Rents vary between approximately £70 and £85 per week, inclusive of water rates, service charges and scheme manager support. This may be reduced if you qualify for housing benefit and supporting people grant.
How to Apply?
If you are interested in this or any other scheme, you can apply to our Choice Based Lettings scheme.