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/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/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/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/29434/Pleasant-Place-C-Unit
Pleasant Place C Unit is just off Birtley high street, a short distance from 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/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.