Henwick House, St.Clement's Close, Worcester, WR2 5BQ - Retirement Living for people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA -RM

• One & two bedroom apartments • Register your interest today • Applicants must be 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA to apply

Discover the welcoming community at Henwick House, Platform Housing’s Retirement Living scheme in the charming suburb of St Johns, Worcester. Enjoy the "village in the city" vibe with easy access to local amenities, beautiful riverside walks, and convenient road links to Hereford, Leominster, Malvern, and the M5.

Henwick House offers a selection of charming one and two-bedroom unfurnished apartments, including options designed for wheelchair access and those with level-access showers or wet rooms. Enjoy a range of amenities such as a cosy sky lounge, overlooking the cricket club and Worcester Cathedral, laundry facilities, guest accommodation, and regular social activities to choose from. A lift takes you to the upper floors, ensuring easy access. Plus, benefiting from visiting management staff and a 24/7 Careline alarm service for your peace of mind.

Each apartment is self-contained and unfurnished. Briefly consists of:-

•             Kitchen

•             Lounge

•             Bathroom (some with wet rooms, others with baths only)

•             Bedroom(s)

•             Main heating is by electric storage heaters

•             Double Glazing

•             Careline alarm

•             No deposit/fees required

To be eligible you must be aged 60+ or 55+ if you are in receipt of Personal Independence Payments or Disability Living Allowance. 

One bedroom apartments are suitable for a single person or couples.  With two bedroom apartments preference will be given to those assessed as having a two bed need.

You will be required to pay one month’s rent/service charges between £606.79-£665.71 (dependent on size of property), in advance on the tenancy start day.

If you are eligible and intend to claim Housing Benefit or Housing element of Universal Credit, please note for all apartments some service charges would not be covered by these benefits. This includes a £7.79 support charge.

The preferred method of payment ongoing is via Direct Debit and we accept Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.  

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.   

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges. 

We wish to advise you that we cannot contact customers that are not successful for the property. 

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.

Please visit our website for frequently asked questions https://www.platformhg.com