Karen Court

Scunthorpe , North Lincolnshire Homes Ltd.

Description of Scheme

The scheme provides 8 apartments of 1/2 bed accommodation based upon the HAPPI design criteria including:

• open plan living
• dual aspect
• sliding doors
• shared external zones
• and balconies.

The homes have been specifically designed for people with disabilities and learning difficulties with lots of special features.

They have been designed in a way which allows people who may not before been able to live in their own home to have more independence.

The homes are all open plan to allow for ease of movement and orientation and each apartment block is colour coded to be easily recognisable. Colour panels are used externally for ease of orientation for users.

Where Is It?

The site is located in the eastern suburbs of Scunthorpe, within 2 miles of the main town centre in a residential area of privately owned terraced and semi-detached housing.

Proximity

The Haig Avenue site is within 2 miles of town centre, with smaller local facilities very close ie. within 500 metres is a general store/shop and newsagents.

Relevant Local Strategy

There is an older persons strategy in place, and an extra care scheme is operating in the local authority already.

This scheme is for PLD clients.

Useful Local Statistics

The North Lincolnshire Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) reports that the Projecting Older People Population Information (POPPI) dataset identifies that between 2012 and 2030 the number of individuals aged 65+ with learning disabilities in North Lincolnshire is projected to rise by over 300 people (or 47%).

The report also sets out that the Projecting Adult Needs & Services Information (PANSI) identifies that between 2012 and 2030 the number of individuals aged 18+ with learning disabilities in North Lincolnshire will increase by over 11%.

Furthermore the number of individuals with moderate or severe learning disabilities will rise by over 10% in the same period.

Care Services

24 hour live-in care.

Facilities

• Clients are likely to have close to 24 hour live-in care
• Assistive technologies will be catered for with appropriate wireless technology where required
• Electric cookers will be provided with cooker hoods for safety, other white goods will be provided
• Floor coverings and window coverings will be provided.

Address

Haig Avenue,
Scunthorpe,
North Lincolnshire,
DN16 1DZ.

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