Plans for new purpose built care accommodation given go-ahead

02 February 2012

A care home with a difference will be created after plans for a new state of the art care and respite unit in Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, were approved unanimously last week (24th Jan).
The new development for people with learning disabilities, which will provide 16 units, was given planning consent on Tuesday. Eight of the units in the new facility will be residential, with the remaining eight providing much needed respite care facilities. The plans include communal facilities, spacious en-suite bedrooms and a high quality 'hotel' feel.
The site currently houses a disused probation office, which will now be demolished to make way for the care home, which will provide much needed facilities for the local community. The new centre will also contribute to the local economy with the creation of 20 jobs.
The site will be developed and managed by a partnership between The Wrekin Housing Trust and Choices Housing Association. Choices, who are celebrating their 21st anniversary this year, are based in Newcastle-under-Lyme and already provide care and support for over 300 people.
Nigel Downs, Choices Managing Director, said: "The development in Bucknall will enable us to provide respite facilities for varying periods of time to suit the needs of individuals and allow families and carers to have a break, as well as providing permanent five star standard accommodation and facilities for others."
For more information on the partner organisations visit www.wrekinhousingtrust.org.uk or www.choiceshousing.co.uk.

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