Oak Court is a purpose-built extra care scheme with around the clock on-site care staff.
There are a range of facilities including a hairdressing salon, library, cinema and gardens for residents to enjoy. Oak Court was built with accessibility in mind, with ease of access both inside and outside for those with lower mobility, and a range of social activities are arranged every week for the residents.
Malcolm is a resident at Oak Court. He is totally blind and has slight hearing loss. He has lived in the Oak Court scheme for four years to give him more independence.
He said: “At home I felt isolated and lonely. I knew at Oak Court I would be well looked after, be able to keep my independence and have my social needs met as I enjoy being friendly and meeting people. I receive care calls from the onsite carers which allow me to build rapport and positive relationships with staff and other tenants. I feel included at Oak Court, we have games in Braille and my social and physical care needs are met. I feel the staff are my hands and eyes, which is so important to me as a blind person. My friends assisted me to fill out the initial paperwork, the process took me around five months. It has made a huge difference to my quality of life. For anyone considering moving into extra care I would encourage them especially if you are feeling isolated and are struggling at home”.
Find out more about extra care for you or somebody you know, including eligibility, at leicestershire.gov.uk//extra-care-housing
👉 For more information about making the transition into older age easier, visit leicestershire.gov.uk/plan-for-the-future