Brockhill

The following information provides details to questions frequently asked about Brockhill.

What is Brockhill?

Brockhill is Woking Borough Council's only extra care scheme, located in Goldsworth Park. It has been designed around a courtyard and is in close proximity to local shops, a health centre and church.

There are 49 self-contained flats available either for single people or couples. The flats are designed with good access in mind; for example, accommodation is suitable for most wheelchair users, and there are low-level showers in each flat and well-designed kitchens.

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Who is Brockhill for?

Brockhill was designed to meet the needs of very frail elderly people living in Woking. There is round-the-clock help available to enable tenants to remain as independent as possible.

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Extra Care at Brockhill

Woking Borough Council and Surrey County Council have launched a new project to ensure all Brockhill tenants can remain living independently in their own homes. The aim is to promote and improve the ability of all tenants to live independently in their own accommodation, and to enjoy the social activities Brockhill has to offer.

Features include:

24 hour personal and social care provided by on-site care team.

Joint working between housing and care staff to promote all aspects of independent living by:

  • enabling people to participate in social events
  • assisting with daily tasks
  • increasing people's mobility
  • enabling everyone to have a hot midday meal
  • providing access to bathing, chiropody and other health care services.

Up to 20 tenancies at any one time can access the extra care element of Brockhill, with each person receiving the individual personal care that he or she needs.

All tenants are able to access the emergency support that the care team can provide, such as emergency first aid and access to paramedics and GPs.

Housing staff provide an overall assessment of the person's needs through a Support Plan, which details all the elements required to promote independence. Extra Care tenants will also have a Care Plan which gives the level of daily personal care they need to promote and sustain independent living.

Brockhill Housing Support staff review the Support Needs, and the Social Care Team Manager reviews each Extra Care tenant's needs on a regular basis. This ensures that Support and Care Plans reflect the changing medical needs and aspirations of each individual. Both the Housing and the Social Care teams work closely together to access other health and social care services, along with the tenant's friends and family, to provide a holistic support network.

Facilities available include:

  • health room (e.g. for chiropody service)
  • laundry room
  • hairdressing room
  • lifts
  • assisted bathing facilities
  • communal lounge, dining room and conservatory
  • programme of social activities
  • a courtyard garden containing the Hampton Court Flower Show silver medal winning garden 'Green Haven'.

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Brockhill Buddies

Brockhill also offers day care for up to 15 particularly frail people living in the wider community. The Buddies service is available Monday to Friday.

Facilities include:

  • Bustler transport (including wheelchairs) to and from Brockhill
  • hot drinks and snacks available in the coffee lounge
  • disabled toilet facilities
  • a lively social activities programme for Buddies and Brockhill tenants, including arts and crafts, gentle chair exercise, musical bingo, themed lunches and hired entertainment
  • a hot midday meal.

Brockhill Buddies helps people overcome loneliness and make new friends. It is an ideal opportunity for people wishing to be considered for housing at Brockhill to sample the facilities on offer.

If you know someone who would like to come to Brockhill Buddies, or requires further information, please contact the Brockhill Senior team on 01483 743975.

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How do I apply to join the waiting list?

Applicants for the scheme are accepted from people of retirement age (60 plus) living in the borough of Woking.

The selection of tenants is based upon need, and takes into consideration the following factors:

  • applicant's present housing
  • medical circumstances
  • financial position

Access to the Extra Care element of Brockhill also depends on an assessment of needs by Woking Social Care team.

Decisions on allocation are taken by a multi-agency panel with representatives from:

  • Woking Borough Council's Housing Services.
  • Surrey County Council's Social Services.
  • Woking Primary Care Trust.

Applicants should be aware that there is a high demand for the facilities Brockhill provides and the waiting list for a flat can be considerable.

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What other schemes do you have?

The Council also offers a range of other sheltered housing and supported housing schemes for older people in the Borough.

If you are interested in residential or nursing home care, please see the Surrey County Council website.

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Contact us

If you would like more information about Brockhill or an application form, please contact us:

  • 01483 743975 (for information about Brockhill)
  • 01483 743833 (for an application form)
  • homesupport@woking.gov.uk
  • Clifton Way, Goldsworth Park, Woking

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