Service providers
Landlord Anchor
Care Provider EveryDay Care & Support (Age UK North Tyneside)
The building
Thomas Ferguson opened in 2002. The building has three floors, with one extra wide lift and three stairwells.
There is a large lounge/dining room on ground floor and a large kitchen as well as a quiet lounge with kitchen facilities.
There is a laundry facility available with two washers and two dryers
A guest room is available that can be used by relatives or guests (up to 2 people) overnight (that includes a bathroom).
Two assisted bathrooms are available for residents to use.
Pets are allowed and permission to have a pet at the scheme must be sought from the Manager first.
Smoking is allowed in each apartment and in an outdoor designated area.
There is a lawned garden with raised flowerbeds, a paved area and seating.
Car parking
20 parking spaces available
Local public transport
Nearest Metro station North Shields ½ mile
Nearest bus stop 50 yards – direct links to North Shields centre, ferry terminal, Newcastle, Wallsend and the coast
The accomodation
Thomas Ferguson has 32 apartments, including 29 one bedroom and 3 two-bedroom flats.
Each apartment has a
- fully functioning kitchen
- Ensuite with walk in showers, toilets and sinks.
Cafe, resturant and meal options
There is no café within the scheme.
Additional support and costs
A hairdresser visits the building once per week. A chiropodist visits every 6-8 weeks.
Activities
Activities include lunch club takeaway service (Tuesday £4.45-£4.95; Friday £4, Sunday £5.50); coffee mornings once a month; special events e.g., Christmas dinners, Summer Fayres; dominos, HowFit programme and jigsaw nights. Chair pilates once a week.
Tenancy related costs for 2025/26
| |
1 bedroom |
2 bedroom |
| Rent |
£445.36 |
£476.73 |
| Service charge |
£281.86 |
£281.86 |
| Support charge |
£22.12 |
£22.12 |
| Heating and hot water |
£41.22 |
£47.11 |
| Water rates |
£14.78 |
£16.89 |
| TOTAL MONTHLY COST |
£805.34 |
£844.71 |
Note:
- If you are eligible to receive Housing Benefit then the cost you pay may be a lot lower
- Costs do not include electricity. Tenants must organise their own supply and are billed accordingly
- Care costs are separate to the tenancy costs
- Rental information provided is accurate at May 2025
Information accurate at May 2025
