At Tate House we know that staying independent, being part of a community and retaining your individuality really matter.
We have a range of accommodation options for you including single person rooms, studio flats and single person flats. All have en-suite bathrooms with a toilet, washbasin, bath or shower. You'll also find a call system, television point and private phone line available in every room. Although all meals and refreshments are provided each day, there are rooms with kitchenettes available including a fridge and cooker to make your own meals and snacks if you wish.
Your room is your space to make your own. Many people choose to bring their own furniture, favourite possessions and mementos to really create a place where they feel at home.
Whilst having your own space is important, there are also a number of shared social spaces including lounge areas, a dining room, a library and a mature garden where you can sit and enjoy the fresh Yorkshire Dales air.
For a bit of added comfort we also have visiting hairdressers, chiropodists and beauty therapists as well as a hydrotherapy bath.
Short stays and breaks
If you're not ready to consider living with us permanently, or you need some respite from time to time, you can stay with us for short periods to suit your circumstances.
Those who live with us permanently also have the option to take holiday breaks at our other RNIB homes - Kathleen Chambers House in Burnham on Sea, Somerset and Wavertree House in Hove, East Sussex.
Supporting your sight loss
Whether you've been blind or partially sighted for many years, or have only begun to experience difficulties with your sight as you have got older, there are many things about Tate House designed to help.
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specially trained staff experienced in supporting people with sight problems and/or hearing loss
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magnifying equipment
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braille embossers for creating your own braille documents
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recording booth if you prefer to listen to and keep information on audio
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a library of braille, moon, giant print and audio books and music
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access to audio described videos and films
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talking notice boards updated daily
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talking lifts
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hand rails
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tailored decor with contrasting colours, adjustable lighting and textured flooring.
Your leisure time
If you want to continue current hobbies, learn new pastimes, get together with others, go out and about, be active or prefer a more laid back approach to leisure, you'll find something to suit. Our social programme is put together with our residents not on behalf of them, so what we do is up to you.