Rockwell House

Please note this scheme is closed for 12 months until February 2012

Scheme Manager - Pat Stockill - Telephone 01325 482920

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 Scheme manager or the Mobile 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.

Information about Haughton West Ward

What Does Rockwell House Have to Offer?

38 self-contained one bedroom 2 person apartments over three floors

Amenities:

  • Living Room
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Lift
  • Gas Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Flat Floor Shower area
  • Hairdressing Salon
  • Laundry Room
  • Conservatory Sitting Room on the First Floor
  • Guest Room En-Suite
  • All Properties Safe and Secure
  • Landscaped communal gardens with paved sitting area
  • Car Parking 
  • Door Entry System
  • All apartments benefit from the use of the large, well furnished community centre which seats approximately 50 people and hosts a wealth of social activities.

Rockwell House has a large communal lounge with kitchen leading into a well planned garden area.

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

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

Rockwell House

Location 

Rockwell House is situated off Littlebeck Drive and Mossbank Grove

Map of Rockwell House [pdf document]