Laundries
We provide laundry equipment on our main 6 Independent Living Schemes.
We provide laundry facilities at our independent living sites. There is a charge for using the machines and they accept card payment only. The machines are supplied and maintained by an external contractor.
Motor Scooter Facilities
There are storage facilities for motor scooters at Badger Vale Court, Broom House, Nightingale House and Halford House.
Please ask a member of the Independent Living Team for permission if you would like to have a motor scooter. Scooter space is allocated on a first come first serve basis. Scooters stored on our schemes must be insured to include public liability cover.
If you are considering moving into one of our Independent Living Schemes with a motor scooter, please discuss this with us before you sign up for the property so we can check availability.
There is zero tolerance for motor scooters to be stored in communal hallways and corridors due to fire safety regulations.
If you currently have a scooter stored within the scooter store please ensure your Independent Living Officer has a copy of the insurance.
Security
Most Independent Living Scheme properties are fitted with suited locks.
This will enable the Independent Living Team/emergency services to enter your property if there is an emergency. We will not use the suited lock key unless you have agreed in writing for us to do so, with exception of a gas leak, fire or flood
All of our schemes have CCTV which is only used when a security issue has arisen. Cameras are placed in communal areas and external areas only.
Fire Alarms
All Independent Living schemes have a fire alarm system that links to a central call centre. We are also upgrading the schemes with a Smartlink being installed to monitor smoke, carbon monoxide and heat alarms within your home.