East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced plans to build a brand-new sheltered housing scheme in Anlaby. The new scheme will be built on the site of the existing sheltered housing complex known as ‘Moat Hill’, off Manor Road, Anlaby.
The plans are on the back of a review into sheltered housing which concluded that major investment was required to make some of the council’s sheltered housing schemes fit for purpose and to meet modern standards and future aspirations.
The new scheme will have a mixture of one-and-two-bedroom flats with generous open-plan layouts. These will be adaptable to meet residents’ needs as they age, thereby helping them to live independently for longer.
There will also be a communal resident lounge for social activities and the scheme will be fitted out with the latest digital telecare equipment connected to the council’s ‘Lifeline’ support service.
Sheltered housing is independent living with dedicated support and housing management, communal rooms, and adaptable accommodation to meet people’s needs as they change.
It offers residents and their loved one’s peace of mind and help and support will be provided if needed. Although occupied mostly by residents over the age of 60, younger adults can be considered if they meet the criteria.
Councillor Claire Holmes, portfolio holder for planning, infrastructure and housing at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said “The council recognises that asking tenants to move out of their home temporarily, whilst the new scheme is built, is an upheaval. However, tenants can be assured that plenty of practical and financial support will be given to make the move as easy as possible.
“All existing tenants will have the option to move back into one of the new flats when they are completed, or they may decide to make their temporary move more permanent; it is entirely up to them. Adult Social Care will support anyone who currently receives a home care service to ensure continuity of the service and will also provide information and advise to anyone who requires it.
“The newly designed scheme has regard to all the latest good practice in terms of design and sustainability and I’m confident that it will meet both the needs of the residents and the council for many years to come”.
