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Applications to live at the newly refurbished independent living scheme, Stoney Garth in Wakefield are now open. The scheme, which has undergone major improvement works to the value of £2 million will be welcoming its first tenants early this year.

Pontefract Museum employees recently visited residents at WDH’s Beulah Court independent living scheme in Knottingley as part of their Fire and Water project.

The choir from DeLacy Primary School visited residents at Eastbourne Bungalows Independent Living Scheme (ILS) on Thursday, 2 December to spread some Christmas cheer. Everyone was in the festive spirit as they enjoyed some games and refreshments, whilst the choir entertained with a few popular Christmas songs.

WDH’s independent living scheme satisfaction survey opens on Monday, 27 September 2021. If you live in one of our independent living schemes or bungalows you may receive a telephone call from customer experience specialists, Feedback Market Research, who are calling independent living scheme customers to gather your views on the service you receive from us.

Work has started on a major refurbishment of WDH’s independent living scheme at Stoneygarth in Wakefield. The project, carried out by WDH’s own construction team and local contractors, will see the building being fully refurbished and the surrounding grounds fully landscaped with additional parking provided

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted more than ever how WDH’s independent living schemes can provide the right support at the right time to help some of our more vulnerable residents to remain independent in their own home.

Come along to our open day on Saturday 15 February from 10 am to 2 pm at Halberg House in Pontefract and meet our lovely team who can answer any questions you may have.

WDH has partnered with technology business Care Management (CM) to pilot innovative technology that will monitor independent living scheme residents’ health and predict health issues using heart rate, hydration levels, activity, sleep, muscle mass and grip strength, so that we can pre-empt any health issues and make the necessary adjustments.

Residents at West Mead Independent Living Scheme in Airedale were left smiling after WDH invested in improving their homes.

Residents at Farfield Court Independent Living Scheme in South Elmsall got a sneak peek at the scheme’s new look following an extensive refurbishment.