Sheltered accommodation
We have 36 sheltered schemes (1433 properties), helping older people to live independently. This housing is a mix of flats, bungalows, and one extra-care scheme.
All schemes benefit from communal lounges, where our sheltered scheme officers support a programme of activities to help tackle social isolation and encourage a sense of community.

McErlane Square is in the east of Gateshead in Pelaw. It is close to Pelaw high street, which has a large supermarket, doctors surgery, and post office.

Mosspool is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station, which has a train station nearby.

Rydal Crescent is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill. There are bus links to Gateshead and Blaydon bus station.

South Lea is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, neighbouring East Lea. It is close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill.

Whinney Close is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill. There are bus links to Gateshead and Blaydon bus station.

Bensham Court is in central Gateshead, where there is a range of shopping facilities, a medical centre, and a post office.

Birtley A Unit is in the south of Gateshead. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with amenities including shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

Birtley B Unit is in the south of Gateshead. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with amenities including shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

Cheshire Avenue is at the end of Durham Road just before it becomes Chester-le-St. It has good bus links to Birtley High Street and Gateshead and Newcastle.

Conifer Close is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill. There are bus links to Gateshead and Blaydon bus station.

Crocus Close is in the outer west of Gateshead between Blaydon and Winlaton. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station.

Croftside is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

East Lea is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, neighbouring South Lea. It is close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill.

Harrison Court is in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away with amenities including shops, a large supermarket, and good bus transport links.

Kateregina is in a lovely area of Birtley between Grove Park and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. Birtley high street is a ten-minute walk away.