Housing 21 is a leading, not for profit provider of Extra Care and Retirement Living for older people of modest means. We operate in 240 local authority areas, managing over 23,300 properties and providing over 48,000 hours of social care each week.
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Birmingham’s cohousing scheme with a double meaning
The development, on Chain Walk near Six Ways Island in Lozells, has been named ‘Rupali Court’ which means ‘silver’ in Bengali and ‘most beautiful’ in Indian.
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Sparkling couple celebrates diamond wedding anniversary.
A remarkable milestone is being celebrated in Ipswich as Housing 21 residents David and Shirley toasted to 60 years of marriage, marking their diamond wedding anniversary in the same year Housing 21 celebrates 60 years.
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Extra Care scheme is eager to share its ‘Good’ news
"I love living here,” said one resident at Laurel Gardens in its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) where the scheme was rated ‘Good’.
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A key element of our service is the on-site Local Housing Manager who is there to ensure the scheme runs smoothly day to day. Our Local Housing Managers are an integral part of life at our schemes, they are on hand to help by organising any necessary repair work with tradespeople and to liaise with contractors, but also create and foster communities by organising social events and activities for residents, provide a listening ear, and signpost to services.
Care work at Housing 21 is extremely rewarding and provides opportunities to develop through a person-centred organisation. We are committed to ensuring all Care Workers are paid at least 10 percent above the National Living Wage, are offered guaranteed hours and receive benefits in line with corporate employees.
We’re proud of our role in providing older people of modest means with good quality housing and care. Our award wins and shortlistings show that others believe we are doing a great job too!