Anthony West House
Aims of the Association
To provide accommodation
for those who have reached sixty years of age and who are able to
live independently and to care for their own needs.
The properties are for the use of needy persons wanting such
accommodation with priority given, at the discretion of the
Association, to people having a connection with Brockham and
neighbouring villages in the District of Mole Valley.
Anthony West House is the only site that is run by this small
voluntary Housing Association and does not employ any medical or
care staff. There is a tenant with special responsibility in
the main building who "keeps an eye" on all residents and is the
link between the residents and the Committee. All new
residents are expected to be ambulant and capable of living
independently.
Management
A voluntary committee who meet throughout the year manages the
Association. There are no paid officers or officials. A small
House Committee supports the residents and provides a duty visitor
every month. This volunteer visits all residents at least
once during their duty period and keeps in touch with the tenant
with responsibility every week. They are the first point of
contact for the residents.
Accomodation
Although the site has a total of 13 units, one is occupied by
the tenant with responsibility who is fit and active, 'keeps an
eye' on the residents and acts as Warden. Their accomodation
is on the second floor and would not be suitable for a frail
elderly person.
The remaining units compromise:
- five bungalows for two-person occupancy
- four flats for two-person occupancy
- two flats for single person occupancy
- One single person Coach House conversion (like a small
bungalow)
Selection
The selection of tenants takes acount of the suitability of the
applicant's present accomodation, particularly its size,
convenience and upkeep; the applicant's need to be nearer to
relatives and/or frends who can give support and of the applicant's
prospects of finding suitable alternative accomodation
elsewhere.
The amount of the applicant's financial resources may be taken
into account when assessing suitability for residence.
Where an applicant owns property, or has significant capital,
this capital asset will be taken into account but will not
necessarily exclude their application.
Process
The Association uses a score sheet to put applicants in priority
order before offering a placement. This selection process
takes into account the need for balance between the frailer and
more active residents. Married couples will be eligible for
consideration even if one of them is not quite sixty years of
age.
Priority points will be awarded in sequence for Brockham,
neighbouring villages, Mole Valley and lastly other areas.
The threat of homelessness would justify a higher rating than
any other factor.
The final selection of all tenants is the responsibility of the
Association.