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Supported housing is a combination of secure, self-contained accommodation and practical support from staff.
Support is available with all aspects of daily living in order to enable tenants to gain or maintain independent living skills and to lead full and active lives.
For many, supported housing offers an alternative to more sheltered forms of housing, and for others it's the first step on the road to independent living.
Supported housing at Pocklington Lodge
At Pocklington Lodge we offer low level support in a range of specially designed flats, catering mainly for people of working age. Support staff are available during normal office hours to provide assistance and promote independence. Each flat can be linked to a central emergency control if you choose to take advantage of the facility.
Support services at Pocklington Lodge are provided under contract to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Supporting People Team. Personal care is not provided at this Centre.
Our key aim is to enable people with sight loss to live full, active and independent lives, and we value the views and involvement of tenants at all times
Find out how Laura made an independent life for herself in London
Read how the specially designed lighting in Frank's flat has made the most of his sight.
The accommodation at Pocklington Lodge is fully self-contained and designed for people with sight loss - there is a mixture of studio and one bedroom flats.
- Decorations, lighting, signs and fittings throughout the Centre are designed for people with sight loss
- Communal lounge for tenants' use
- Guest suite available to book for your visitors
- Laundry facilities
- Occasional social events arranged for interested tenants
- Pleasant communal sheltered courtyard area
- Dog spend area for guide dogs
There is a thriving Tenants' Association which seeks to address any issues which tenants have regarding their housing.
The local area
Pocklington Lodge is located on Shepherds Bush/Hammersmith / Chiswick borders and is within walking distance of Stamford Brook and Goldhawk Road underground stations. It is also conveniently situated for a good variety of bus routes.
Further information on services and facilities in the local area is available from:
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council
The Wandsworth Council website provides a range of information on the local area, including community services, leisure and culture, and environment and transport. - UpMyStreet
UpMyStreet provides a range of local information, based on postcode, such as transport, leisure and essentials.
Please note, the above links are provided to help you find out more about the local area in which Thomas Pocklington Trust’s services are based. Pocklington takes no responsibility for the content, accuracy or accessibility of external websites.
Charges at Pocklington Lodge
Charges at Pocklington Lodge are made up of rent, support charge and charges for heating, hot water and sewerage. All charges are fixed from 1 April each year. Tenants pay separately for electricity, council tax and private telephones.
You may be eligible for benefits for rent and support charges. Staff will help you apply for these benefits when you are offered a flat.
All payments must be made monthly by standing order.
For further information on current charges, please contact the Centre direct.
Becoming a tenant
Applicants must be registrable as blind or partially sighted, and will ordinarily be aged between 16 and 60. You must be capable of independent living, or require only low level support to live independently. Applying to live at Pocklington Lodge is easy. You can do this in a number of ways:
- Apply by telephone on 020 8743 8688
Our staff will post you an application pack or will arrange a time to complete a form with you on the phone. - Apply by email to Pocklington Lodge
Our staff will email you an application form for you to complete and return by post direct to Pocklington Court.
Once we have made initial contact, staff will arrange to meet you to assess your needs. If your needs can be met by Pocklington Lodge, you will be offered a flat (or a place on the waiting list if none are available). Our eligibility criteria are available on request.
If you would like to read about the experiences of existing tenants at other Pocklington centres, please see our case studies.
To find out more about Pocklington Lodge, or to arrange a visit, please contact us at the address below:
Pocklington Lodge
Rylett Road
London
W12 9PQ
Tel: 020 8743 8688
Fax: 020 8762 0706
Email: pl@pocklington-trust.org.uk
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