Iris Steedman House is close to Newcastle city centre, Fenham and Arthur's Hill. The scheme is a great choice with main bus routes nearby and easy access to city centre.

The scheme consists of 30 studio apartments, 8 one-bedroom flats and 4 bungalows separated from the main building that are connected to the Community Care Alarm service.

Benefits of living in Iris Steedman House

• A Sheltered Housing Officer onsite
• A fully equipped laundry
• A guest room for residents' visitors
• A communal lounge for social activities
• Concessionary television licence
• A warden-call alarm linked to the Sheltered Housing Officer and / or CCAS Central Control in case of emergencies
• Optional daily calls to check you are safe and well

What will my flat be like?

The one bedroom flats have their own lounge, bedroom, bathroom and w/c. There is a fitted kitchen with its own cooker and fridge supplied. One-person apartments have a lounge/bedroom combined. Each flat has a number of warden call pull cords, which link each resident to the CCAS Control Room in case of emergency.

How much will it cost?

The average rent for a flat in a sheltered scheme is about £42 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.

Meet the Sheltered Housing Officer: Derek Hornby

"Hi, my name is Derek and I have been a Sheltered Housing Officer for over 17 years - how time flies when you’re having fun!  I have also been in the Merchant Navy and was a qualified chef, so I have many strings to my bow.  I’m originally from Walker and when I returned to the North East I decided I’d like to work more with people; having family, friends and other connections with people at the scheme made Monkchester Green the ideal place to work – I have a real sense of belonging here.

"I’m really looking forward to having some events and activities in our newly refurbished on-site community centre – Christmas parties here are always a winner!

"Working here I’ve learned that everyone is different and I’ve picked up some real “people skills”. If I had to describe myself I would say that I am outgoing, I can be diplomatic, and I like a good laugh!"

More information

Sheltered Housing Officer, Derek Hornby
Tel: 0191 278 8585

Iris Steedman House
Thorpe Close
Avison Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5HN

Other schemes nearby

• Moor House