Lovat Fields Village

Milton Keynes, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

Description of Scheme

This site was available and was reasonably near the town centre as well as local amenities, and in a pleasant location. The business case identified this as the most viable option.

Features at scheme are:

• Rill water feature based on adjacent grand union canal
• Winter garden - inc short bowls mat
• External all weather bowling green
• Gallerias
• BREEAM very good
• Sayphone warden call
• Different street finishes/ themes on each floor to assist recognition

All facilities are open to non resident e.g. Gym, Dining room

The "Friends of Lovat Fields" are drawn from the local community as well as friends and relatives.

All communal activities/functions are also open to the local community.

Where Is It?

Located in a new town, in a semi rural area with access to sporting and leisure activities, based around Willen lake. The community is surrounded by significant areas of Parkland but also has reasonable access to local shops and amenities.

Distance from town centre: 2miles

Residents Information

Since living at Lovat Fields 96% of the people who responded to a questionnaire state that their general well being has either improved (58%) or has stayed the same (38%).

"A wonderful place to live in. Could not be better. I love it here."

"The door frames and thresholds of our last house weren't friendly to wheelchair alterations. We felt, and have learnt from residents in Lovat Fields a personal move after 70 years of age is very stressful. Therefore, our move to Lovat Fields at the age of 65 has provided my wife and I with peace of mind."

"I can't think highly enough about the Village; it's excellent. The whole village concept for older people is fantastic. It's not like a nursing or residential home. The friendliness of the people living here has been exceptional and there's always someone to help if you have problems."

"They gave me the inspiration to get up and go. ExtraCare really works and I'm now a different person."

Proximity

Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).

Relevant Local Strategy

"We are seeking to develop a spectrum of housing and support services that offers choice and promotes well being. This support ranges from low level preventative services such as the new home improvement agency, through the community alarm and visiting warden service, available to all older people, to Extracare provision that can support people with care and even nursing needs in their own home."

Excerpt from Milton Keynes older People's Housing Strategy 2005-2008

Milton Keynes are developing a second Village, as well as considering other options for smaller schemes.

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and community alarm service

Facilities

• Lift
• Lounge
• Dining room
• Restaurant
• Laundry
• Guest facilities
• Garden
• Community centre
• Hobby room
• Sctivities room
• Cafe
• Shop
• Hairdressing salon
• Jacuzzi
• Bar/pub
• Library

Address

Japonica Lane
Willen Park
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK15 9LE

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