St Martin’s Court

St Martin’s Court offers 92 modern flats, comprising one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes. As it’s an Extra Care scheme, it is ideal for people who want to live independently, but who may need some help with daily tasks or personal care now or in the future.

All homes at St Martin’s Court are offered on an affordable rent basis through Progress Housing Group, a registered provider of social housing and on an assured shorthold tenancy basis.

Support like personal care, medication, meal preparation, or simply having someone nearby for peace of mind is all on offer as part of a care package. The cost of care may be funded or self-paid, depending on your circumstances. You will have an affordability assessment during the application process. The care is commissioned by Lancashire County Council and provided by Willowbrook Homecare.

At St Martins Court, we will offer:

• 24/7 on-site care support
• On-site housing management team who will be available between office hours
• Lift access
• Communal lounge
• Laundry facilities
• Guest accommodation
• Landscaped garden and rooftop terrace
• Assisted bathing facilities
• Limited on-site parking
• Salon

There will be a range of activities on offer such as chair-based exercise sessions, Lyrics and Lunch, a weekly church service and a befriending service run by the local church. Transport to local supermarkets can also be arranged.

You can apply if you meet the following criteria:

• Eligible for UK social housing
• Have a local connection to Lancashire (priority given to those with a connection to Lancaster)
• Aged 55 or over (only one applicant in a joint application needs to meet the age criteria)
• Typically require some support with daily living or personal care – although this is not essential
• Meet our affordability criteria – either self-funded or eligible for funded housing/support

As it is an integral scheme and there are communal areas, we unfortunately wouldn’t allow pets – we would of course allow service dogs.

We can assist with arranging the transfer of your furniture and belongings to your new home by recommending a local removal company that has provided fixed costs for its services.

Vinyl floor covering is included in the kitchen and bathroom. You are responsible for providing floor coverings in the other rooms in your home. You are also responsible for the installation of blinds throughout. We are however able to assist you with the recommendation of local suppliers who have provided us with quotations and can assist you with the supply and fit of blinds and floor coverings within your home.

Specific thresholds regarding income, assets, or savings are to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You need to register with Lancaster City Council’s Ideal Choice Homes scheme and complete an Extra Care application form.

Visit: www.lancaster.gov.uk/ideal-choice-homes
Email: challocations@lancaster.gov.uk

Call: 01524 582005 (Lines open 9am–5pm, 10am start on Wednesdays)
In writing: PO Box 4, Town Hall, Lancaster, LA1 1QR
In person: Customer Service Centres at Lancaster and Morecambe Town Halls, Monday–Friday, 9am–4.30pm

Yes. Referrals can be made by healthcare professionals and GPs, or family members and carers for example – or you can self-refer.

Your application will be assessed by Ideal Choice Homes to determine your level of housing need. Those with appropriate need will be prioritised. Applications are reviewed at a joint allocation meeting between Progress Housing Group, Lancaster City Council and other key partners.

If your application is successful, Progress Housing Group will contact you within 2 days of the joint allocations meeting with an official offer.

You must decide whether to accept the offer within 3 days of receiving it.

If you’d like to learn more about living at St Martin’s Court or need help with your application, we’re here to help.

Contact our friendly Progress Housing Group team today or visit our website to find out more: www.progressgroup.org.uk/st-martins

Email: StMartinsCourt@progressgroup.org.uk

Live chat: www.progressgroup.org.uk/get-in-touch/

Call: 0333 320 4555

Visit/write to us: Progress Housing Group, Sumner House, 21 King Street, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2LW

If you want to contact the Housing Allocations Team at Lancaster City Council, you can call 01524 582005.

For more information, you can visit the council’s website: www.lancaster.gov.uk/ideal-choice-homes
Email: challocations@lancaster.gov.uk

Visit Lancaster or Morecambe Town Hall, Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm