Dunira
In a prime location near Jesmond Dene, Dunira offers the perfect
balance of peaceful leafy surroundings and easy access to
Newcastle’s most popular areas and city centre.
With beautiful parkland in Jesmond Dene, supermarkets,
specialist shops, restaurants and transport links just minutes away
on foot, Dunira is the place to be for people who love city
living.
Dunira has 30 one-bedroom flats and studio apartments, suited to
single people. The upper levels are accessed via a lift.
Benefits of living in Dunira
- A Sheltered Housing Officer onsite
- A fully equipped laundry
- A guest room for residents visitors
- A communal lounge for social activities and other uses
- Concessionary television licence
- A warden-call alarm linked to the Sheltered Housing
Officer and / or CCAS Central Control in case of
emergencies
- A secure and friendly environment
- Delivery by local shops, chemist, mobile library and much
more
- Optional daily calls to check you are safe and well
What will my flat be like?
Our one bedroom flats consist of a bedroom, lounge,
bathroom and wc. All flats have a fitted kitchen as well as a
fridge and electric cooker. Studio flats, ideal for the single
person, have all the above but with a
lounge/bedroom.
Each flat has warden call pull cords in each room for use in any
type of emergency. This gives you a rapid response and peace of
mind that someone is always on call.
Meet the Sheltered Housing Officer: Tony White
"Hi I’m Tony and I have been a Sheltered Housing Officer for
over 7 years. I started my working life as a policeman ‘down south’
working in both the Dog Handling Section and the Armed Response
unit. Having been a policeman, this job appealed to me because I
have lots of experience of meeting and working with different
people – it’s a part of the job I really enjoy and my experience
has helped.
"I get a great sense of achievement and enjoyment knowing that I
have been able to help people when they need it. It’s
important to really get to know each person and what their needs
are so I can help them to the best of my abilities.
"Here at Dunira we have our own fish pond and a 6 hole putting
green which we hope soon to extend it to 8 holes!
"If I had to describe myself in a few words I would say I’m
helpful, kind, considerate and fair. I’m very approachable
and always willing to listen."
Interesting fact: "I was once asked to represent Great Britain
in a ‘canine biathlon’ when I was in the police force, after
finishing 11th in the country in a national event."
How much will it cost?
The average rent for a flat in a sheltered scheme is about
£65 per week .The service will cost you about £11 a week. This does
not include the charge for general maintenance of the building such
as cleaning the shared areas. We include the cost of the service in
your rent. We will tell you if we change the charge and we try to
keep the cost as low as possible.
More information
Sheltered Housing Service
YHN House
Benton Park Road
NE7 7LX
Tel: 0191 278 8585
Sheltered Housing Officer, Tony White
Tel: 0191 281 0607
Dunira
28 Reid Park Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 2EB
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