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Our Services

When you are planning to get the most out of your retirement you need look no further than Durham Aged Mineworkers' Homes Association.

We provide self-contained retirement bungalows and flats that offer you the highest standards of comfort and security - it's why we are Durham's leading retirement homes provider - just ask any of our residents. Our homes are ideal for singles or couples seeking to maintain independent lifestyles, regardless of any previous connection with the mining industry.

A Management Service you can trust

  • 24 Hour repairs service
  • Over 100 years knowledge of retired people's housing needs
  • A dedicated and experienced team

Less Cost

  • Reasonable weekly charges
  • Fully insulated, double glazed, centrally heated
  • No deposit required

High Security

  • 24 hour emergency care line available
  • Smoke detectors
  • Hardwood doors and secure locks

Confidential Benefits Advice

Many believe that older people are increasingly well off. Some are, but a great many find it desperately hard just to manage on their weekly income. Our staff provides information and advice in the privacy of the resident's home, to ensure awareness of the benefits they have a right to claim.

Community Alarm Service

All of our homes have the facility to be linked to a central warden control system, whereby emergency services can be summoned by staff employed in a central control room 24-hours a day. Mobile wardens can also be sent to investigate emergency calls where necessary. The system can be used for any emergency, including emergency repairs out of office hours.

A smoke detector is also linked to the system ensuring that in the event of a fire, the emergency services are summoned even when the resident is not at home.

The system gives residents and their families' reassurance and peace of mind.

For residents who are in receipt of Housing Benefit, the appropriate Supporting people Team funds the cost of the service. Residents who are not in receipt of Housing Benefit can ask the Supporting people Team to carry out a financial assessment which may result in them paying part of the cost of the service.