A new £1million project will see the development of eight homes for people with severe physical disabilities.
The development is the first of it’s kind carried out by Stafford and Rural Homes, who are working in partnership with Housing Plus and Staffordshire County Council.
The chief executive of Stafford and Rural Homes, Karen Armitage, said: “SARH works hard to give people in the borough an independent life and this project will make a real difference to many people living with disabilities.
“We hope this successful partnership will enable us to look at assisting customers to live independently in other parts of Stafford as we continue to provide accommodation that is high quality for people with very differing housing needs in the future.”
The homes will cater for the specialist care provision by offering a communal and 24 hour care facilities on site, as well as residents’ lounge, kitchen and garden. The NHS has also contributed to funding for the specialist care required at the homes.
Matthew Ellis, Staffordshire County Council cabinet member for adults and wellbeing, said: “The development will enable each person to live as part of their local community and, with support, to have opportunities and take part in activities that have not previously been available to them.
“Some of the people have complex needs and have lived in NHS accommodation for many years. While that managed their medical conditions, it is no longer considered an appropriate way of meeting the personal needs that everyone has.”
Thomas Vale construction is working on the project, based on architectural designs by Ken Scaddon.
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