2 Wynter Street SW11 2DJ

Wandsworth Sheltered Homes Battersea area

Doris Emmerton CourtYour guide to Doris Emmerton Court sheltered scheme.

Doris Emmerton is a 1980sdevelopment arranged in a horseshoe shape around a lovely residents’communal garden.

It is a fairly large community with arange of regular social activites.

Doris Emmerton Court is a large purpose built sheltered scheme on the borders of Wandsworthand Battersea.

Living accommodationDoris Emmerton Court has 66 large one-bedroom apartmentsspread over four floors. There are two lifts that serve the buildingand all apartments have central heating. All of the ground floor flatshave their own garden whilst the whole scheme has access to lovelycommunal gardens.

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.

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Facilities • Communal lounge and kitchen

• Small allotment area

• Communal garden

• Concessionary TV licence

• Car park

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

• Emergency pull cord and fire alarm system

• Door entry system

• CCTV

Residents’ communal loungeThis is a popular place to meet friends or take part in activities. It isoften the centre of social gatherings where you can enjoy coffeemornings, afternoon tea, bingo, exercise classes, parties and otheractivities or just simply a place to read away from your ownapartment.

LiftsDoris Emmerton has a lift to each floor which helps if you haveheavy shopping or difficulty walking. The lift has an emergencybutton which links to Wandsworth emergency control centre.

Laundry roomThe scheme has a communal laundry area with a washing machineand separate dryer.

Guest suiteThere is a comfortable single guest suite for visitors who may wishto stay overnight. These are designed for a short stay use (a feeapplies).

Social activities and eventsDoris Emmerton has a residents’ lounge and a lively socialatmosphere, regular activities include:

• Bingo

• Coffee mornings

• Line dancing

• Afternoon tea

• Occasional outings and parties.

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

Local amenitiesNearby there is a small parade of shops for local shopping and inClapham Junction and Wandsworth town centres, which are both ashort bus ride away you will find:

• Supermarkets

• High street shops

• Post offices

• Shopping centres

• Cinema complex

• Banks

• Department store

• Library (York Gardens)

• Leisure centre (Latchmere)

• Riverside walks

• Battersea Park is a short bus ride away

• And many other assorted shops and restaurants.

Your health and visiting servicesIn the local area there are:

• Chatfield medical centre, with a district nurse and dentist

• Several other doctors’ surgeries

• Mobile library (visits regularly)

• Hairdresser (visits weekly)

• The nearest hospital is St George’s where there is a walk in centre.

Useful numbers:• Sheltered housing officer: (020) 8877 9728

• 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 - 44, 295, C3 buses pass at the end of the road.

Rail - nearest stations are at Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town.

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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.