Many People misunderstand sheltered housing schemes. They may have memories of their grandparents in 'an old peoples home' and imagine rows of elderly people sitting in chairs in front of the TV all day. But it's not like that at St Mauritius House; the apartments offer plenty of rooms for possessions, guests and personal space. Neighbours regularly pop in to see each other and check each is Ok. And most importantly of all, everyone has absolute choice over how they run their lives.
What St Mauritius House provides is safety, comfort, community and a home for life for those elderly people who can no longer look after themselves.
There is music twice a day, board games, needlecraft, art and flower arranging, plus bible class and a religious service once a week. Every morning there is newspaper reading to enable residents to stay in touch with issues of the day and reminiscence sessions that offer the residents opportunity to talk about their lives in the Caribbean and they experiences of coming over to England.