Branksome Hall and Selby Crescent

Branksome Hall Drive

Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington DL3 9SR.  Situated in the Cockerton West area of Darlington.

Scheme Manager - Lynn Cooper - Branksome Hall - Telephone 01325 283168

Scheme Manager - Sandra Wetherell - Selby Crescent - Telephone 01325 383347

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 the 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 the 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
  • Report and monitor repairs and maintenance work
  • Assess needs and in consultation with the residents liaise with their families, statutory, voluntary and private agencies to ensure your needs are met
  • Treat you with courtesy, honest, equality and fairness.  Listen and respect your confidentiality
  • Co-ordinate and give advice, though not directly provide services, such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, personal and nursing care.
  • Be easily identifiable by wearing a uniform

Cockerton West Ward

Information about Cockerton West Ward

What Does Branksome Hall Have to Offer?

51 One bedroom self-contained apartments on ground and first and second floor levels.

Amenities:

  • Living Room
  • Fully Fitted Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Lift
  • Gas Central Heating and Electric Fires 
  • Double Glazing
  • All properties are safe and secure
  • Door Entry System
  • Enclosed grounds
  • Guest Bedroom

2 two bedroom bungalows

Amenities:

  • Small hall
  • Living Room
  • Fully Fitted Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Gas Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Properties safe and secure

The Central lounge offers a wide range of social activities and events in this very vibrant community.

Heating and Water

The majority of apartments include the cost of heating and water rates within the rent

Selby Crescent

42 units of ground floor apartments or one bed bungalows, with the Warden, Sandra Wetherell who gives a call daily Monday to Friday.

Residents can use all the facilities available at Branksome Hall Drive, but the heating and water charges are not included in the rent.

Social Activities at Branksome Hall include:

  • Coffee mornings
  • GEM Exercises for the Over 50's
  • Social events and entertainment
  • Whist/Dominos/Bingo
  • Story Sack
  • Regular visits during the Summer to places of interest.

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?

You can apply online.  Alternatively, contact us to make an appointment to attend the Contact Centre to enable us to complete your application. 

Branksome Hall