Asian and Somali elder schemes

Updated: 17 August 2009

Culturally-specific sheltered schemes

We have two specialist schemes for Asian and Somali elders, which aim to reflect the needs of the community we work in, as our residents get older. Both Mosque Tower and Bustaan Radaa are for people over the age of 55.

Residents have many reasons for chosing these schemes, which are more specific to their needs than traditional sheltered housing. This could be because they want to allieve overcrowding in their children's homes, or because they don't want to feel like a burden to their families. Or they may want the convenience of living close to a mosque or the additional social support and activities Gateway provides.

Both schemes have a full time scheme manager (9-5, Monday to Friday), communal facilities and a prayer room. The scheme managers try to arrange activities for the residents that are interesting and culturally-relevant.

Mosque Tower is next to the East London Mosque and Bustaan Radaa is also close to a mosque.

Mosque Tower, Fieldgate Street, E1 1JU - map

Mosque Tower is a scheme specifically for Asian and Somali elders. It has 29 one-bed flats and 2 two-beds. It is situated next to East London Mosque in Whitechapel. It has a communal lounge/kitchen, CCTV, communal balcony, prayer room and 2 lifts. Mosque Tower accepts people of age 55 or older.

Bustaan Radaa, Pollard Row, E2 6NA - map

Bustaan Radaa is a scheme specifically for Somali elders. Opened in 2006, it has 16 flats (14 one-beds and 2 two-beds), with a communal lounge and kitchen, garden, laundry and prayer facilities. Bustaan Radaa accepts people of age 55 or older.

To find out more about Mosque Tower or Bustaan Radaa sheltered schemes, please contact us or call us on 020 8709 4300.

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