“I love it here, it’s the best place I could be”
Sir William Harpur House
Sir William Harpur House is an Independent Living Scheme, with on-site care available. It’s in a quiet neighbourhood in Brickhill, Bedford and has 37 one-bedroom rental apartments.
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“I love it here, it’s the best place I could be – I like the company and I feel safe. When I lived alone, I had falls and if someone knocked at the door, I was worried about who it might be – I was scared to be on my own. When I moved in a year ago, I felt comfortable about mingling with everyone straight away. I really enjoy the activities and we all get a Chinese takeaway every six weeks, which everyone looks forward to.”
Sir William Harpur House resident, Pat
There is a range of shops, including a post office and supermarket, a short walk away, plus easy access to buses into Bedford. Brickhill Community Centre is just across the road, and this adds to the sense of being part of a close-knit community.
There’s a popular on-site restaurant, where you can enjoy home-cooked meals in a dining room that opens out onto a patio area and garden. And with its own hair salon, you don’t even need to leave the scheme to have a haircut. You also have the option to take part in a variety of regular activities including a takeaway night, church service and coffee mornings.
“I absolutely love working with our little community at Sir William Harpur House. It feels like a happy and safe space, where residents have formed strong friendships. There are lots of shared laughs and we’re lucky enough to have a team of volunteers who come in to run activities, including a weekly raffle, which is very popular.”
Katie, Scheme Manager