Glenelg Support is excited to be a key partner in a new supported living scheme in Chorley for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. This development was designed to provide modern, independent living spaces for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The project, named Brooke House, is a collaboration between Glenelg Support, HBV Cityheart, Lancashire County Council, Golden Lane Housing, and ATEL Design and Build Limited.
The supported living development will feature bespoke apartments, communal areas, staff facilities, and private gardens. These will all be equipped with assistive technology to enhance residents’ independence. The building will also incorporate eco-friendly features including solar panels and air source heat pumps, promoting sustainability and reducing energy costs.
Leanne Harrison, Registered Manager at Glenelg Support, said:
“Brooke House is a prime example of how multiple stakeholders can come together and lay the foundations for the start of something special. Tenants will be able to live as independently as possible in their own home but with support staff being available on site for any additional support they may need. Whilst Glenelg Support have been a successful provider of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and other additional support needs, since 2002, we are thrilled to be working alongside our partners in this project, with it being the first apartment scheme alongside our supported living services.”
A special ground-breaking ceremony saw the delivery team get together to officially start work at the site on Eaves Lane.
County Councillor Graham Gooch, cabinet member for Adult Social Care, said:
“The new Eaves Lane supported living development relies on strong partnership working between the county council and district councils, housing providers and developers and the NHS, and will enable us to continue to expand our housing with care and support options.
“We are very pleased to be building new homes to meet people’s needs in the future, which will enable them to live independently with support and improve wellbeing and health outcomes across our county.
“Housing with care and support is an attractive alternative to traditional, long term residential care, and it will enable people to live better lives, improve health outcomes and support safer hospital discharges by providing the right care, in the right place and at the right time.”
Scheduled for completion in 2025, Brooke House will be a vital addition to the local community. It will offer residents the opportunity to live fulfilling, independent lives with the support they deserve.
You can read more about the development in the Lancashire Post here.