The Service
Working in partnership with Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust (JJHT), Tung Sing undertook a research project into the housing needs of elders in Manchester’s Chinese community. The project identified that elders would benefit from culturally sensitive support services to help them secure, and then settle into, sheltered accommodation. We proposed that we could provide the necessary support, which would also help to address the sheltered housing void problem around the City. Manchester’s Supporting People Team agreed, and towards the end of 2006 we were delighted when we secured an expansion of our Elderly BME Floating Support Service from 8 to 30 service users
A Landlord you can Trust
‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing has provided retirement housing for over 30 years and has established an enviable reputation for providing a quality, customer-centred service
Support you can Rely On
- Tung Sing Housing Association has over 20 years of experience in supporting the Chinese community in Manchester
- Retirement Housing with Support when you need it
Retirement Housing with a specific support service for Chinese residents is available in the following locations:
- Duxford Lodge, Crumpsall
- Clifford Hilditch Court, Crumpsall
- Adastral House, Chorlton
- Tangmere Court, Whalley Range
- Digby Lodge, Didsbury
All of these retirement schemes offer:
- good transport links into the centre of Manchester and Chinatown
- a communal room to facilitate multicultural
- social and healthy living activities
- allocation within a multicultural community
A comprehensive support service will be provided to ensure that help is available for Chinese Elders:
- moving into your new ‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing retirement scheme throughout your settling in period
- accessing culturally sensitive support services
- accessing local mainstream services
- maintaining links with the wider Chinese community
This floating support service is offered for 2 years by Cantonese speaking staff from Tung Sing Housing Association, after which time ‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing will offer ongoing support
If you would like more information please Contact our Support Team
You can find out more about ‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing Trust by visiting their web site at www.jjhousing.co.uk