Vicarage Grove sheltered housing scheme

Vicarage Grove

Dawley, TF4 3AG

Vicarage Grove is located in the Dawley area of Telford and has 27 self-contained properties consisting of:

  • a mix of 24,  one and two-bedroom 24 bungalows
  • a mix of three, one and two-bedroom flats

Communal Facilities

  • Community room - this is a short walking distance from all properties and is where tenants are able to socialise with each other.
  • Conservatory lounge / dining area
  • Kitchen / laundry

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
Vicarage Grove is close to Dawley District Centre, which is a short walking distance from all properties, where local facilities include:

  • Post Office
  • Supermarket
  • Chemist
  • Fast food outlets

There is a regular bus service to Telford Town Centre.

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.