Nottingham Retirement Village - Factfile
How to Apply
To register your interest in the Village, please phone 0870 777 4800 and ask for Jan.
We will be able to keep you informed as the Village develops and let you know when application forms are available. For more information about ExtraCare Villages visit www.extracare.org.uk
Nottingham Retirement Village Location
The village is planned to be developed on 14 acres of land (with an additional 10 acres of landscaped parkland) between Barton Lane and Clifton Lane, in Clifton.
Properties
The Village will comprise over 300 apartments and bungalows providing homes for more than 400 residents. Each property will have its own front door, kitchen, living room and one or two bedrooms.
Communal Facilities
Properties will surround a number of communal facilities including the following:
Fitness Gym Restaurant and Bar
Spa Pool Village Shop
Arts and Crafts Centre Village Hall
IT /Technology Suite Hair Dressing Salon
Library Greenhouse
Woodwork Shop Well-being centre
Tenure
Properties will be available for purchase, part-purchase and affordable rent. An ExtraCare specialist benefits advisor will ensure residents are able to apply for support with their housing and care costs.
Eligibility
People wishing to apply for a place in the Village will need to be over the age of 55 and living within (or have close connections to) the Nottingham City area. Eligibility criteria will be laid down by Nottingham City Council and The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
Support
Residents will have a ‘home for life’, each with their own support worker and with access to a well-being centre with a dedicated Village nurse. All properties will be fully accessible with up to 24-hour support available for those who require it.
Timescale
Currently, the Village could be completed by 2009.
Community Involvement
Local people over the age of 55, in the Nottingham area, will be able to use facilities at the Village as part of a Friends Club. Club members will be able to join residents in a number of activities which may include; trips to the races, abseiling and horse-riding days, well-being advice sessions or holidays abroad.
Fundraising
A £500,000 local appeal has been set up by The ExtraCare Charitable Trust to help fund facilities in the Village Centre. Her Grace, The Duchess of Rutland has agreed to be Honorary Vice President and launched the appeal in September 2006. To support the appeal, contact ExtraCare’s Louise Hadley on 0772 055 3669.
Village Development Cost
£49m
Development Partners
Nottingham City Council
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust
The Department of Health
To register your interest in the Village, phone 0870 777 4800 and ask for Jan. www.extracare.org.uk