The Byrons

The Byrons is a popular independent living scheme offering modern, two-bedroom level access apartments to people over 55. The scheme offers a range of facilities, services and events.

The scheme offers an extra care model which offers flexible care packages for those who need a little extra help whilst maintaining their independence at home. The scheme has a dedicated care team on-site 24 hours a day who, alongside the housing team, provide the 24 hour emergency response service.

Accommodation for residents

• 40, large two-bedroom apartments
• Accommodation is across three floors (including ground floor) with level access, and lift access to all floors.
• Access to the building and apartments is an easy-access fob system.

Accommodation facilities

• Large wet rooms with toilet, shower, and basin
• Minor adaptations available on request
• Small dogs and cats are allowed on application subject to the scheme’s policies

Scheme facilities

• Fully accessible by wheelchair
• On-site staff 24-hours
• 24hour emergency response via pendant system
• Lifts to all floors
• Resident lounge with games and entertainment
• Laundry
• Hair dressing salon (this is for visiting hairdressers to use, there is no on-site hairdresser)
• Communal WiFi
• Garden with gazebo, sheds, planting beds and lawns, all for residents use
• Communal kitchen area

Getting around

We know many of our residents like to get out and about. Situated one mile from junction 19 of the M60, The Byrons Extra Care has great transport links for residents and visitors.

• Gated resident car park
• Bus: nearest bus stops directly outside the scheme. Services to Manchester
• Nearest Metrolink tram stations Bowker Vale (1.2 miles)
• Local attractions:
  • Heaton Park (1.1 miles)
  • Local shops, post office and GP (0.4 miles)
  • Manchester Town Centre (3.6 miles)

Social activities

If you wish to get involved in community life on scheme we can also offer:

• Weekly activities with Age UK
• Residents bingo
• Coffee mornings
• Intergenerational School Project
• Option to use lounges for activities, parties and celebrations
• Support from Community Investment Team to fund new ideas
• Courses and classes such as Food Hygiene and Technology

Applications

All allocations are made in conjunction with Manchester City Council.

To be considered for re-housing you must have a live Manchester Move application. Find out more information:

• Manchester Move website
• Phone: 0333 900 9302

You also need to complete an Extra Care application form. These can be completed by applicants, their families or a professional. You do not need to have care needs to apply for housing at The Byrons (please note our scheme is not a care home – there is a local care home called Byron Lodge which offers a different service).

If you have any queries or require help with any of the application process contact us on 0300 123 1966. Our Contact Centre can pass your details to our Scheme Co-Ordinators for a call-back. You can also call us directly at The Byrons Extra Care on 0161 740 1513. We have applications at our front desk so you can arrange to call in to scheme to collect one from us and chat to a member of staff.

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