Plans for a £17 million extra care housing scheme in Telford are on track to open early next year, say the developers.
Plans for a £17 million extra care housing scheme in Telford are on track to open early next year, say the developers.Stirchley House will comprise of 66 one-bedroom apartments and six two-bedroom apartments and is designed as a housing option for residents who are over 55 and can live independently but need some elements of personal care.
It is a major investment for the Telford area, supported by an Affordable Homes Programme grant from Homes England. The grant provides grant funding to support the capital costs of developing affordable housing for rent or sale. Extra care housing promotes independent living along with care support available on site, allowing for more effective and cost-efficient provision.
"We are excited to be working with Homes England and Telford & Wrekin Council to be able to bring our vision and approach to tackling this need in Telford. “We are also delighted to be working in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council to identify people for whom Extra Care Housing is the perfect option and be able to offer them a new home in a supported environment.”Sarah Brown, Regional Manager at Radis Community Care, care provider to Stirchley House residents said: “We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to provide a care service to the new residents of Stirchley House.
Joanne Cornwell, Housing Strategy and Commissioning Programme Manager, Telford & Wrekin Council said: “As a council we are continuing to work very closely with partners to support the continued delivery of specialist housing for older people aged over 55 in communities across the area.”
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