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New Centre
The new Centre at Pocklington Rise opened in June 2009 and offers modern, specially designed accommodation for people with sight loss. Accommodation is provided in 54 new studio, one and two bedroom apartments, available to rent or to buy outright or on a shared ownership basis.
In addition, there are 14 one and two-bedroom apartments remaining on the site and we plan to build a further 8 two bedroom apartments in the second phase of the development, which is due for completion in Spring 2010. By then, Pocklington Rise will comprise 76 apartments.
In addition the spacious communal facilities on the ground floor, which include a restaurant, activities room, communal lounge, hairdressing salon and library/IT centre, offer a wide range of activities and entertainment not only to our residents, but to other people living in the local area.
We also have a well trained and experienced staff team to provide a 24 hour a day care and support service .
For further information, please contact Pocklington Rise.
Housing, care and support
Details of the extra care sheltered housing services offered at Pocklington Rise are as follows:
Prospective applicants have a choice of either renting or purchasing an apartment on an outright sale or shared ownership basis. For those renting, an assured shorthold tenancy is granted.
Apartments have been specifically designed with the needs of people with sight loss in mind - they provide a fully fitted kitchen with cooker and fridge, and the bathrooms in the two bedroom apartments are equippe4d with both baths and walk-in showers.
Twenty four hour support is provided by our fully trained staff to deal with emergencies and to support residents with everyday tasks.
We also provide a domiciliary care service for those who need personal care. Assessments are carried out in conjunction with the local authority who will, in many cases, contribute to the cost of this service.
A choice of meals and snacks is provided in the bistro for those who wish to purchase them, and meals can also be provided direct to residents in their own flats.
There is a visiting chiropodist, physiotherapist and hairdresser, and an on-site shop is provided on weekday mornings offering a wide selection of provisions. Outdoor facilities include a summerhouse and patio area, along with hand-railed walkways throughout the grounds and various outdoor seating areas.
Pocklington Rise also provides two day services – the Wednesday Club and the Saturday Club – both of which are very popular with the local community.
- The Wednesday club meets every other Wednesday afternoon, providing entertainment and refreshments.
- The Saturday club meets every week from the morning to late afternoon. A range of activities is on offer, geared to service users' requests, and lunch is included.
Transport can be arranged if required for both clubs .
All services offered at Pocklington Rise are provided to a high standard, based on national standards of best practice. Our key aim is to enable people with sight loss to live full, active and independent lives, and we involve residents in the quality and development of our services. An active Residents' Association meets monthly with staff to discuss the management of the Centre.
Pocklington Rise is registered with Plymouth Social Services.
A full and varied programme of social and recreational activities is provided at Pocklington Rise, with regular outings arranged by our Activities Co-ordinator, supported by staff and volunteers.
For further information on forthcoming events at Pocklington Rise and other Centres, please see our events calendar.
The local area
Pocklington Rise stands at the junction of George Lane and the Ridgeway, about a quarter of a mile east of Plympton village centre. Plympton lies just off the main A38 road from Exeter to Plymouth, about 5 miles from Plymouth. The A38 joins the M5 motorway at Exeter, providing easy access to the rest of England. Plympton village centre has a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, banks and a post office, and buses to central Plymouth, Paignton and Torquay stop right outside the Centre.
Further information on services and facilities in the local area is available from:
- Plymouth City Council
Plymouth City Council’s website provides a range of information on the local area, including social care and health, community and living, transport, leisure, and events information. - Just Plymouth.co.uk
A member of the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Just Plymouth provides a business directory and source of local information for Plymouth and the surrounding areas. - 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 Rise
Those renting pay a monthly charge. This covers the rent, service charge, heating and hot water. There is a separate support charge. Meals, if taken, are chargeable separately. Tenants are also charged a separate, hourly rate for any home care provided.
If you purchase an apartment outright, then there will be no rent to pay. Similarly, if you purchase 50% of an apartment, you will only pay 50% of the rent.
You may qualify for financial support for some of these charges, and staff can assist you to apply for this help if you wish.
All payments must be made monthly by standing order.
For further information on current charges, please contact the Centre direct.
Applying to live at Pocklington Rise
Applying to live at Pocklington Rise is easy. You can do this in a number of ways:
- Apply by telephone on 01752 502400
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 Rise
Our staff will email you an application form for you to complete and return by post direct to Pocklington Rise. - Contact King Sturge on 01752 201212 if you wish to enquire about purchasing an apartment.
Once we receive your form, staff will arrange to meet you to assess your needs. If your needs can be met by Pocklington Rise, you will be offered a room (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 Pocklington Rise, please see our case studies.
To find out more about Pocklington Rise, or to arrange a visit, please contact us at the address below:
Pocklington Rise
George Lane
Plympton
Plymouth
PL7 1LJ
Tel: 01752 502400
Fax: 01752 502499
Email: pr@pocklington-trust.org.uk
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To find out the latest news from Pocklington Rise, or any of our centres, please visit our news section.
