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Housing
Housing
in South Bucks
South Bucks District Council no longer has any social housing of its own. Instead Beacon Housing Association acts on the Council’s behalf and provides housing for rent for families, single people, elderly people and those with special needs. The Association keeps the waiting list for places in all social housing schemes on behalf of South Bucks District Council.
Beacon Housing Association
50 Stoke Road , Slough SL2 5AW
Tel: 01753 606707
First Tuesday of the month between 2.30 - 4.30pm - Beacon Housing Surgery
for any queries or housing problems - you will be able to talk to your local Estate Manager. The surgery is open to all Beacon Housing tenants and is held at :
The Oasis Project (North Burnham Community Flat)
13 North Burnham Close , Burnham SL1 8HT
Tel. 01628 669762 - Margaret Ringer
The District Council has nomination rights to most housing association schemes with property in the area , including the Abbeyfield Society for older people and the Slough and Thames Valley Foyer for young people.
Shared Ownership - The District Council is also in partnership with Notting Hill Home Ownership Housing Association providing opportunities for shared ownership.
Notting Hill Home Ownership
Grove House , 27 Hammersmith Grove
London W6 0JL Tel. 0181 357 4444
Housing for young people
Some organisations provide housing specifically for young people .These include Padstones www.padstones.org.uk
Housing for older people
A range of accommodation is available specifically for older people in the Burnham area. Contact Beacon Housing Association for more details of the schemes below.
Rented accommodation without warden assistance but with 24 hour emergency alarm network.Sheltered Housing - offers the opportunity for independent living in a secure environment with warden assistance on hand for advice and support. In some schemes residents may be provided with extra care by Social Services. e.g. - Perry House, Burnham has some extra care accommodation
The Abbeyfield Society has two houses in Burnham , each with a housekeeper . Residents have their own rooms but the use of some shared facilities and lunch and an evening meal are provided.
Briony , 3 Church Street , Burnham Tel. 01628 605045
Dewstraw , 147 Lent Rise Road , Burnham Tel. 01628 602233
Retirement homes to buy – these offer the opportunity for independence in your own accommodation but with the assurance of a warden close by e.g.- Coulson Way, Burnham
Housing for people with disabilities
People who become disabled or whose disability is progressive may require alterations to their property or may need alternative accommodation. You can request an assessment of your housing needs by an occupational therapist from the Social Services Department. Grants may be available from the local District Council for adaptations. See Local Councils for contact details.
Help with Repairs
Grants may be available from the District Council to help with all or part of the cost of repairs and improvements to property. This includes privately owned as well as rented property. See Local Councils for contact details.
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