Lawndale sheltered housing scheme

Lawndale

Millward Close, Barclay Court, Wellington Road, Donnington TF2 8AD

Lawndale is located in the Donnington area of Telford and has 57 self-contained properties consisting of:

  • Lawndale  – 21 bungalows, a mix of one or two bedrooms
  • Barclay Court - 10 bungalows, a mix of one or two bedrooms
  • Millward  Close – 26 bungalows, a mix of one or two bedrooms

Communal Facilities

  • Community room - This is a short walking distance from all properties and is where tenants are able to socialise with each other
  • Lounge / Dining Area
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Guest Bedroom
Lawndale benefits from a guest bedroom to enable relatives or friends to stay overnight when visiting. The guest bedroom has two single beds, with communal facilities. It can be booked for a small charge and for a maximum of two weeks, although exceptions can be made in certain circumstances.

Communal Garden
There are open plan landscaped areas around the sheltered scheme which are maintained by the Wrekin Housing Trust's Grounds Maintenance Team.

Local Amenities
Lawndale is close to Donnington District Centre and is in easy walking distance from all bungalows for tenants with full mobility. Local facilities include:

  • Post Office
  • Supermarket
  • Hairdresser
  • Chemist

There is a regular bus service to Telford Town Centre and Wellington

Scheme Manager
The Scheme Manager role is to:

  • Offer support and guidance to enable independent living.
  • Complete support plans to assess individual needs
  • Organise and facilitate social activities on and off the sheltered housing scheme.
  • Provide "The Trust on your doorstep" to help with housing matters.

Fire Safety
All sheltered housing properties are fitted with a smoke detection system, which is linked to the emergency alarm and would automatically trigger an alarm call to the visiting Scheme Manager when on duty or go through to the 24 hours emergency alarm call receiving centre.

It is recommended that tenants test the smoke alarm monthly basis.

The tenant's fire safety leaflet is available and will be issued to each tenant during the sign up process.