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You will be invited to an assessment at Homesdale when a property becomes available. This will be an informal chat which enables staff to confirm that sheltered housing is suitable for you and Homesdale can support your needs. You will also have the opportunity to see the property, look around the Complex and ask any questions you may have.

The rent that you pay includes the property rent, service charge, support charge, heating, hot water and water rates. When you make an enquiry the staff will discuss costs with you.

Some of the rent and service charge can be covered by housing benefit. If you think that you may be eligible you will need to apply to the local authority to be assessed. Again the staff can give you help and advice on this.

Your rent covers most things, however you will still need to pay electricity charges for your flat, Council Tax, contents insurance, and telephone/internet costs.

The staff can advise you on the Council Tax charge and you may be entitled to a discount or a rebate but would need an assessment by the local authority.

There is a warden on duty 7 days a week, hours are displayed weekly on the noticeboards.

All flats and communal areas around the complex have emergency call buttons and pull cords. If you need urgent assistance then the emergency alarm system will put you in contact with Lifeline who will be able to advise and help you. They will be able to contact emergency services or a relative if you need this.

Homesdale is registered with Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a domiciliary care unit, this means that daily living services and personal care can be provided on site at an extra cost. This includes help with cleaning, changing sheets, laundry, shopping, escorts to hospital. We can also help with administration of medication, and personal care, showering washing, and dressing. If there is anything you need the staff will endeavour to accommodate this.

You can also opt-in to a midday two-course hot lunch and socialise with other residents. There is an additional charge for this. This can be taken daily, or as and when you want it. Please ask for a sample menu.

Homesdale also has Pastoral Workers who support the wardens with visiting residents, hosting and arranging on-site weekly Christian services and are available for conversation and prayer.

Homesdale has regular approved tradespeople who will be called if necessary. If something does need attention simply tell the warden when they are on duty, or in an emergency use the call system.

The complex has a communal lounge that all residents can use at any time. This can be informally with visitors or with other residents. There are regular coffee mornings, afternoon tea, games, entertainment and gentle exercises arranged by the wardens. Homesdale also has a minibus for regular organised outings to the countryside, seaside or shopping.

There is a weekly Christian service on-site arranged by the Pastoral Workers, which includes visits from other local ministers and speakers from a range of denominational backgrounds. In addition there is a monthly communion service and special on-site services for Good Friday, Armistice Day, the World Day of Prayer and a popular Christmas Carol service.

All flats are made available unfurnished, so you will need to provide carpets and curtains, fridge/freezer and electric cooker in addition to any furniture you will need. The flat will be newly decorated before you move in.

We have two twin-bedded ensuite guest bedrooms that are available for a small fee. Please ensure you speak to staff to book the rooms as soon as you know you need them.

We will ask for personal details such as your date of birth, GP, medical conditions and medication and who to contact in an emergency. This will be kept locked in the office and access is only for staff that need to know these details. We will ask your permission regarding passing these details onto medical professionals if it is necessary.