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Lawson House, Lawson Gardens, Byker
This Extra Care Scheme is located in the heart of Byker in the east end of Newcastle Upon Tyne, it has 36 spacious 1 and 2 bed apartments, and has 6 2-bed bungalows located close to a local shopping centre and bus routes.
The scheme will supply high-quality homes, designed for those who have extra care needs and are able to live independently. Assisted living is a housing option for people aged 55 or over and who value their independence but need help with some day-to-day tasks. Assisted living can maximise your health and wellbeing and help you to live independently for as long as possible providing care and support for up to 35 hours a week
The benefits of living in an Extra Care Scheme are there is staff onsite 24-hours-a-day reassuring residents and giving them a safe place to live. Lawson house has an onsite Housing Officer to help with any housing queries and a range of housing issues including repairs.
The properties have good quality living space and have a range of features including fitted Kitchens, walk in showers and a spacious living room. Lawson House has a lovely spacious communal lounge, which is a great space to meet other residents and make new friends in a safe environment. You can join in a range of activities that are on offer. We also have a beautiful communal garden where you can enjoy a bit peace and quiet or have a catch up with friends and family.
Key information about this scheme
- 36 Extra Care Apartments and 6 bungalows to promote independent living
- Large & modern residents lounge with access to the communal gardens
- Hairdressing salon
- Lifts to all floors
- Community café
- Secure scooter room
- All apartments have a level access shower for bathing, 1 or 2 bedrooms, and a modern kitchen
- 24/7 care team working onsite for peace of mind and delivering services
- Host of activity and communal spaces with regular activities program delivered by staff
- Laundry facilities onsite and space for a washing machine in each apartment
- Landscaped communal gardens
- 100% of the properties will be for Affordable Rent
- All communal areas are interior designed, with landscaped communal gardens
- Large onsite café, which will be open to the public and visitors, with outside space for al fresco dining in the summer!
- Car park for visitors use
- Pendant alarms supplied to all residents for peace of mind alongside a video intercom system.
About Byker
Byker is a district in the east end of the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Just across from Lawson House is the Byker wall. The Byker Wall is a long unbroken block of 620 maisonettes designed by Ralph Erskine and constructed in the 1970s. 'The Wall' covers 200 acres in total, and was made famous by the TV Series Byker Grove that aired its first series 1989 with the North East's own Ant and Dec.
Byker has its own Metro station with links to the coast and Newcastle city centre, Byker also has its own pool and library with high quality leisure facilities and a large purpose-built Morrison's store that opened in 2002.
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