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.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29977/McErlane-Square
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.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29435/Pleasant-Place-D-Unit
Pleasant Place D Unit is in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away with shops, doctors, pharmacy, a large supermarket, and excellent bus links.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29979/Rectory-Hall
Rectory Hall is in the west of Gateshead in Whickham. There are good bus links to the Metrocentre, Gateshead town centre, Newcastle and Blaydon bus station.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29437/Southwood-Crescent
Southwood Crescent is in the outer west of Gateshead in Rowlands Gill close to Chopwell and Highfield. There are bus links to Gateshead and Blaydon bus station.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29438/Wood-Green
Wood Green is in east Gateshead, close to Bill Quay Farm on the banks of the River Tyne and a local nature reserve. There are some lovely walks nearby.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29414/Angel-Court
Angel Court is in Harlow Green, Gateshead, with spectacular views of the Angel of the North. Wrekenton High St, with a range of shops, is a short journey away.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29415/Bensham-Court
Bensham Court is in central Gateshead, where there is a range of shopping facilities, a medical centre, and a post office.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29421/Croftside
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.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29427/Harrison-Court
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.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29428/Joyce-Close
Joyce Close is in the East of Gateshead near Wardley. There are regular buses to Gateshead and Newcastle and two Metro stations close by.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29429/Kateregina
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.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29430/Kays-Cottages
Kays Cottages is in the East of Gateshead in Windy Nook. There are good transport links to Gateshead centre and Newcastle, and it is close to the QE Hospital.
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/29408/Milvain-Close
Milvain Close is a short distance from Gateshead town centre. A medical centre, post office and a range of shopping facilities are nearby.