Hopelands Court/Cottages

Scheme Manager- Sue Smith and Steve Smith

Telephone: 01325 313021

Email: Housing@darlington.gov.uk

Lifeline

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 Scheme 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.

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 building, the communal facilities, services available and how to use them
  • 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
  • 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 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.

Heighington and Coniscliffe Ward

Information about Heighington and Coniscliffe Ward

What does Hopelands Court Have to Offer?

Twelve one bedroom self-contained apartments, six on the ground floor with level access bathing and six on the first floor:

Amenities:

  • Living room
  • Bathroom
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • Electric storage heating
  • Double glazing
  • All properties are safe and secure 
  • All properties fitted with smoke alarms
Seven Cottages

Amenities:

  • Small entrance hall
  • Living room
  • Large bedroom. 
  • Fully fitted kitchen 
  • Electric/gas cookers
  • Modern bathroom
  • Gas central heating

The central lounge which is furnished to a high standard offers a wide range of social activities and events.

Social Activities available at Hopelands Court/Cottages 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.

Hopelands Court
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Location 

Situated in the village of Heighington, near Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, DL5 6PL

Hopelands Court map [pdf document]