Situation: Beechwood Court: situated on Beechwood Avenue in Derry, in a central location overlooking the city, offers sheltered accommodation for independent living for tenants over 60 years of age. It is owned and managed by Apex Housing Association.
Individual Facilities: The scheme consists of 11 one & two bedroom bungalows and 26 self-contained one bedroom flats in a purpose built two storey building. There is a secure door entry system and an emergency call system in each room of the flats/bungalows. Set in landscaped grounds with a patio area it is within easy reach of all local amenities and walking distance of the main shopping area.
Support: Support needs are assessed through the support planning process when an individual moves into Beechwood Court in order to ensure the individual’s needs can be met. Support needs are discussed and agreed with the tenant to promote choice and independence on an ongoing basis.
A Scheme Manager is available on site Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with Radius Connect 24 providing cover outside of these times.
Additional facilities include:
- Communal lounge with T.V;
- Quiet room;
- Guest room for visiting family.
How to apply for this accommodation
The Housing Executive is responsible for carrying out all assessments to ensure that you are eligible for accommodation in Beechwood Court.
To apply, applicants can:
- make an application over the telephone or
- fill in a Housing/Transfer Application form.
Make an application over the telephone
You can call the Housing Executive on 03448 920 900 to make an application.Get an application form
A Housing/Transfer Application form can be obtained by:
- downloading this Housing/Transfer Application form
- contacting any Northern Ireland Housing Executive office;
- contacting any housing association; or
- contacting Apex offices.
Apex contact details:
HEAD OFFICE
10 Butcher Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6HL
BELFAST OFFICE
6 Cromac Place
Belfast
BT7 2JB
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
What will happen next?
Your housing association landlord or the Northern Ireland Housing Executive will carry out an assessment and points will be awarded on the basis of your current circumstances and needs.
Having met the eligibility criteria, you will then be placed on the waiting list for accommodation.
