South Somerset Homes complete makeover at sheltered housing scheme
19 September 2005

South Somerset Homes has recently completed a makeover at their sheltered housing scheme in Ilminster. The scheme at Ile Court in Ilminster has had major improvements carried out to the main communal room, day room and games room. They have all been decorated with new curtains, new carpets and new furniture. The alarm system has been upgraded with CCTV and a new door entry system and in addition to this the scheme has had emergency lighting installed, new lighting in the corridors and hallways and wall lights in the communal rooms.

To celebrate these improvements the scheme had an official re-opening and Shaun O’Reilly the Chairman, Area West Residents Partnership kindly attended to do the honours.

Esnat Fillary , Scheme Manager said, “We are absolutely thrilled with the works that have been carried out, all of the rooms look so much better and brighter. We are also really pleased with the additional security measures that have been put in place as it has given our residents greater peace of mind. It has made such a difference, we are really delighted.”

Pictured here is Shaun O'Reilly (Chairman, Area West Residents Partnership) officially re-opening the scheme. From left to right Karen Davy (Community Involvement Officer, SSH), Lisa Jenkins (Supported Housing Officer, SSH), Darrell Jackson (Head of Community Services, SSH), Esnat Fillary (Scheme Manager, SSH), Judith Wilkins (Supported Housing Development Officer, SSH) and Lillian Anderton and Grace Crocker who are residents at the scheme.