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The flexible approach to care enables the right level of support to be offered to individuals, giving them the opportunity to remain independent for longer.
Each development of self-contained apartments features 24-hour on-call staff, a hair salon, library, IT suite, restaurant and village hall, plus other innovative facilities for both residents and the wider community.
Cheshire County Council’s Director of Community Services John Weeks said: “These schemes will revolutionise the way in which we approach maintaining long term independence and support for our older citizens.
“Each development will provide not only a home, but one in a real community environment where people will have access to a broad range of amenities and services that will help to maintain their independence in the manner of their choice.”
Avantage is a consortium made up of Harvest Housing Group, MJ Gleeson Group and Nationwide Building Society.
Director of Avantage Ian Perry said: “Avantage will allow older residents to lead an independent life, in high quality surroundings with the level of support tailored to each individual and their circumstances.”
The five developments will have a combination of properties to rent, buy and part-buy in a safe and secure environment.
Each site will offer a range of social, cultural and physical activities for older people within the local community, whilst also providing a central point to access services.
The project was officially launched yesterday when Avantage and Cheshire County Council publicly signed the official documents. The first development is due to open by the end January 2009.
Avantage and Cheshire County Council are keen to receive enquiries from members of the public who may be interested in Extra Care homes. If you would like to know more, whether as a resident or a volunteer, please call Avantage on 0845 618 5008 or email mychoice@avantage.org.uk
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Photo Caption: Celebrating the official signing of the project documents are (left to right) County Council Care Manager for Older People Sheelagh Connolly, County Council Solicitor Gerry Budd, County Council Executive Member for Adult Social Services Lynn Hardwick, Avantage Director Ian Perry and Gleeson PFI Bid Director David Taylor.
Notes To Editors: For further information please contact Cheshire County Council’s Director of Community Services John Weeks on 01244 973201. |