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BBC News
01-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Surrey's housing plan will help 'build futures', councillor says
Plans to develop four council-owned sites into new housing which include accommodation for people with mental health needs, have been County Council says it proposals will help meet local housing needs in Merstham, Great Bookham, Cranleigh and Staines. A portion of the homes could be self-contained apartments where people with mental health needs would receive care and Mooney, the council's cabinet member for adult social care, said: "There are strong economic, health and community drivers for seeking to improve housing, accommodation and homes in Surrey." The final number of homes at each site, and the mix of general housing and supported accommodation, will be confirmed during the bidding the council predicted there would be about 20 to 30 homes per site, or about 100 in total. 'Building futures' All four sites – Chalkmead in Merstham, Keswick in Great Bookham, Longfield in Cranleigh, and Meadowside in Staines – have been assessed as suitable for housing based on access to local services, transport links and community facilities. A fifth site – Heathside, in Woking – is not being progressed at this stage, pending further consideration and January 2020, the council was supporting 1,621 people with mental health as their primary social care need, and by May 2025 that number had almost doubled to 3, said: "This initiative is not just about building homes, it's about building futures. "It's about ensuring some of our most vulnerable residents have access to safe, supported and sustainable accommodation, enabling them to live independently and thrive in their communities."
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Emily Place, Woking's new respite centre, opens for family breaks
A £5.7m centre to offer respite for families caring for adults with additional needs has been opened in Woking, Place features a sensory room, lounge and eight en suite bedrooms at the property in Goldsworth building was officially opened by Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver, a year after construction mother whose daughter has made a five-night stay already, described it as "absolutely amazing". Mr Oliver said: "My wife and I know from personal experience how challenging it can be when a loved one has disabilities and additional needs, and the level of commitment that takes from parents and carers."It's about the right support, in the right place, at the right time – that's absolutely what we're trying to achieve."Sinead Mooney, cabinet member for adult social care, said: "I can see how people coming to use the facility will be very settled and very happy here, and the location is great – you've got facilities right on the doorstep that people can use and access."It's fantastic to see this place up and running." Jean, whose daughter has used the centre, said she had been able to drop her at Emily Lodge and "not panic"."The life of having a young adult with disabilities – or abilities, whichever way you want to go – is absolutely exhausting, so to have a few hours, a few days, a few nights, is irreplaceable" she in the centre will be allocated by the authority.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Work begins on £23m care housing development
Work has begun on a development of 59 apartments for elderly people in Surrey who are in need of care. Surrey County Council is working with a developer, Places for People, which funded this £23m project, called Meadowcroft Lodge. The development, which is based in Westborough in Guildford, will provide one and two-bedroom apartments at affordable rental rates. The county council says the scheme aims to "support older residents to lead active and independent lives in the community" and to "reduce reliance on residential care". Sinead Mooney, the council's cabinet member for adult social care, said: "It's a pleasure to mark the beginning of this fantastic new development. "Meadowcroft Lodge will provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where residents can thrive and remain part of the community." The council says 725 apartments are set to be provided across the county by 2030. Meadowcroft Lodge, which will also feature a cafe and gardens, is due to see residents move in from early 2027. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. More worry about paying for care in later life Former care home to become net zero housing Surrey County Council
BBC News
09-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Surrey: More people worry about paying for care in later life
The number of people in Surrey who are worried about how they will pay for care in later life has increased, said a County Council said four-fifths of residents are concerned about how they will fund support in retirement - which they said is up from two years council and Age UK are encouraging people to attend a free event on planning for later life on 11 March at 11:00 GMT at Guildford Baptist Church or online at 19: will include paying for care, Power of Attorney and ways to stay independent for longer. The council said they found around 300 to 400 Surrey residents a year run out of money to pay for their own Sinead Mooney said: "By getting out into the community with information and support, we can help people make the right choices for them and avoid making decisions in a crisis which may not be suitable in the long run."
