More homes completed at independent living community

The new accommodation is at Marjorie Waite Court, off Burton Stone Lane.

There are an additional 30 self-contained apartments and four bungalows, all wheelchair-accessible and connected to a warden call system.

Some of the apartments have been built to be dementia-friendly and include open-plan living spaces and glass-fronted kitchen units.

The apartments are available to rent by eligible people aged 60 and over and who have been assessed by the council as needing support or care to help them maintain their independence.

The development includes a brand new community hall which will be available for hire, and a café serving hot meals and a range of snacks and drinks. These facilities are both open to residents and local people.

Councillor Carol Runciman, executive member for health and adult social care, said: “I’m delighted with this extension to Marjorie Waite Court.

“Residents have told us they want to live independently and well in their own home for as long as possible, and this is a very welcome addition to our Older Person’s Accommodation Programme.

“Residents’ needs will be met by a 24/7 on-site team delivering personal care and support plans tailored to residents’ care and support needs.

“Those plans, like this accommodation, are designed to help people retain their independence, and promote better health and wellbeing.”

Cllr Denise Craghill, executive member for housing and safer neighbourhoods, said: “This fantastic development aims to address the needs of present and future generations of older people in the city. It gives them more, high quality choices to match their needs and preferences.

“We’re making the best use of existing extra care housing by making it even more accessible for people with higher care needs, and creating new accommodation which meets the most modern housing standards.”