Pringle Gardens SW16 1RZ

Wandsworth Sheltered Homes Tooting area

Yew Tree LodgeYour guide to Yew Tree Lodge sheltered scheme.

Yew Tree Lodge is a popularscheme, part of which has animpressive former Manor House.Many of its communal facilitiessuch as the library, reading roomand communal lounge are set inthis part of the scheme.

It is situated in a quiet residentialarea of the borough near the openspace of Tooting Bec Common.

There are many local facilitiesnearby and residents enjoy a busysocial calendar.

Yew Tree Lodge is a large sheltered scheme set in its ownbeautiful picturesque gardens with a listed buildingforming part of the structure.

Living accommodationThere are a total of 77 apartments, 21 double bedrooms, 55 one-bedroom and one two-bedroom apartments arranged over threefloors. Each apartment runs solely on electricity and has centralheating.

Services and securitySheltered housing officersThere are two experienced sheltered housing officers who areavailable to offer advice and to give assistance whenever necessary,Monday to Friday. An emergency warden responds to calls outsideregular office hours.

The sheltered housing officers generally looks after residents’ well-being, manages the block and will arrange any services such asmeals on wheels or home care.

But most of all sheltered housing officers provide a friendly andreassuring presence.

Facilities • Communal lounges

• Several communal gardens

• Communal library and reading room

• Communal kitchen

• ParkingWandsworth Sheltered Homes Tooting area

• Ramped access

• Concessionary TV licence

• Accredited residents’ association.

• Scooter shed (with recharging facilities for disabled persons’scooters)

Looking after your safety and security Apartments and communal areas have a range of safetyfeatures that include:

• Emergency pull cord and fire alarm system

• Door entry system

• CCTV

Residents’ communal lounge There are two communal lounges and a conservatory area. Theseare popular places to meet friends or take part in activities.These are often the centre of social gatherings where you can enjoycoffee mornings, afternoon tea, bingo, exercise classes, parties andother activities or just simply a place to read away from your ownapartment.

LiftsYew Tree has a lift to each floor which helps if you have heavyshopping or difficulty walking. The lift has an emergency buttonwhich links to Wandsworth emergency control centre.

Laundry roomThe scheme has a communal laundry room with modern washingmachines and separate dryers.

Guest suitesThere is a comfortable guest suite for visitors who may wish to stayovernight. This is designed for a short stay use (a fee applies).

Social activities and eventsYew Tree has two spacious lounges, extensive gardens and a livelysocial atmosphere. It has a full social calendar:

• Coffee mornings

• Bingo

• Exercise classes

• Table tennis

• Regular outings and parties.

Suggestions for new activities are always welcome. Please contactthe sheltered housing officer for further details.

Local amenitiesNearby in Mitcham Lane, Tooting, Balham and Streatham towncentres you will find:

• Supermarkets

• Post offices

• Banks

• High street shops

• Street market

• Leisure centre (Balham and Tooting)

• Two libraries

• And many other assorted shops and restaurants.

Yew Tree is situated near the lovely open space Tooting BecCommon and Tooting Bec Lido, there is also a local bowling cluband running track and gym.

Your health and visiting servicesIn the local area there are:

• Several doctor’s surgeries and a medical centre

• Chiropodist (for housebound tenants)

• Hairdresser (as required by appointment)

• Church services (occasionally)

Useful numbers:• Sheltered housing officer: (020) 8677 3982

• Emergency control: (020) 8871 7490

• Reporting repairs: (020) 8871 5333

• Housing benefit: (020) 8871 8080

• Warden services: (020) 8871 8198

• Email: wardenservices@wandsworth.gov.uk

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TransportBus - G1 between Streatham and Battersea (hail and ride). 319, 249, 201,133, 333, 57, 109, 250, 255 and P13 run nearby, with destinations toCroydon, Surrey Quays, Kingston, Wimbledon, Clapham Junction,Liverpool Street and Peckham.

Rail - Tooting Junction.

Underground - Tooting Bec (Northern Line).

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Please contact the housing registration team if you areinterested in applying for sheltered housing on (020) 88716812. If you would like to visit this scheme please contactthe sheltered housing officer on the number shown below.