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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Empty Hull building to become homes for people with disabilities
An empty east Hull building is to be transformed into housing for people with learning former sheltered housing scheme Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including respite new facility is being designed with input from users and their families, Hull City Council Linda Chambers, said it would "allow us to provide more opportunities to people with learning disabilities to live independently". "It will also allow for families and carers to be better supported, as they will benefit from a modern, purpose-designed environment," she said."We set out our ambition in our Community Plan for a healthier and fairer Hull, and this scheme can help us to ensure that all communities in our city have equal opportunities to achieve their full health potential."The city council said that once residents moved into the scheme their existing supported housing could be repurposed as family Paul Drake-Davis said Charles Brady Court had been empty for a long time and had attracted anti-social behaviour. "It really is a win-win where we're able to increase the amount of high-qulaity housing in our city."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Certified Home Nursing Solutions Urges Greater Community Support for Disability Home Care Services
Maryland-Based Care Provider Calls for Increased Awareness and Action to Help Individuals with Disabilities Live Independently Certified Home Nursing Solutions, a leading provider of home care and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) services across Maryland, is raising awareness about the growing need for better community support for individuals with disabilities who rely on home-based care. Following their recent interview featured in Inside Business & Community Care, co-founders Tasha Brown and Adrius King are advocating for greater public understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities—and the importance of community involvement in supporting them. 'Disability home care isn't just about medical tasks,' explained Tasha Brown. 'It's about creating an environment where people can thrive, live independently, and feel connected to their community. That requires more than just caregivers—it takes neighbours, employers, and everyday people being willing to help and include.' According to the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration, more than 26,000 Marylanders with developmental disabilities currently receive state services, with thousands more requiring additional home-based care and support to live safely and independently. Many of these individuals depend on services such as job coaching, transportation assistance, supported living, and skill-building activities. Certified Home Nursing Solutions offers a wide range of disability care services, from personal support with daily living to vocational training and respite care. But the founders stress that no care agency can do it alone. 'We've seen clients flourish with just a bit of community support,' said Adrius King. 'One of our clients gained employment because a local shop owner took a chance and offered flexible hours with job coaching. Another began participating in community classes after a neighbour volunteered to drive her. These small actions can change lives.' The company encourages Marylanders to play an active role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their communities. Simple actions people can take include: Offer inclusive opportunities in local workplaces, schools, and events. Volunteer for community transport programmes or support services. Check in on neighbours with disabilities to offer friendship or assistance. Promote disability awareness within social groups and local organisations. Encourage accessible public spaces by speaking to local councils or businesses. Brown highlighted that inclusion doesn't always require large-scale changes. 'Sometimes it's about small gestures—inviting someone to a local gathering, offering a lift, or just saying hello,' she said. 'These moments help individuals with disabilities feel valued, connected, and supported.' King added that many people misunderstand disability home care as something separate from community life, when in fact, they are deeply linked. 'People often assume it's just clinical care behind closed doors, but it's much more than that,' he explained. 'It's about giving people the tools, resources, and relationships to lead fulfilling lives.' With demand for disability services growing steadily, particularly for in-home care, the company believes now is the time for communities to step up and help bridge the gap. 'This isn't just a job for care providers,' Brown said. 'It's about making sure everyone has a fair shot at independence and inclusion. Each of us can play a role, whether we're business owners, neighbours, or just caring community members.' To read more, visit the website here. About Certified Home Nursing Solutions Founded in 2016, Certified Home Nursing Solutions provides home care, DDA services, respite care, and healthcare staffing across Maryland. The company specialises in holistic, culturally sensitive support for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. Contact: Info@ Media Contact Company Name: Certified Home Nursing Solutions Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Greystone Arranges $43.5 Million Debt Placement for Independent Living Community in Oregon
NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has arranged a $43,500,000 debt placement to refinance a Class A independent living community in Oregon. The financing was sourced by David Young, Managing Director. The 142-unit property is a recently built and stabilized Class A+ independent living community featuring upscale amenities tailored for senior residents. The debt placement, with a regional bank, includes a competitive floating rate priced in the 200s over SOFR, enabling the sponsor to refinance existing senior and subordinate construction debt, return capital to investors, and position the asset for a future permanent agency execution. 'We ran a targeted process across both banks and debt funds to source financing that would meet a stretch target for our client,' said Mr. Young. 'With strong trailing cash flows albeit on a shorter trailing period but a demonstrably clear upward trend, we were able to achieve highly favorable execution that materially exceeded expectations.' About GreystoneGreystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, having ranked as a top FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac lender in these sectors. Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates. For more information, visit PRESS CONTACT:Karen
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Katie Price reveals son Harvey, 23, is 'coming home for good' and entering the 'real world' after struggling to find him a place at specialist college due to funding cuts and her bankruptcy
Katie Price has revealed her eldest son Harvey is 'coming home for good' this week, after she struggled to secure him a place at a residential college amid cuts to council funding and her bankruptcy. The former glamour model, 47, explained that the 23-year-old will begin 'independent living' in a new place that is nearer to her home in Sussex, after previously lamenting the long distance between them. Harvey is blind, autistic, has septo-optic dysplasia, a learning disability and is one of the 2,000 people in the UK with Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder. He had been living at £350,000-a-year specialist institution National Star since 2021, but amid cuts to funding and Katie's financial woes, he was withdrawn last year. Since then, she has had a difficult time trying find him a new place, with one care home calling him 'too difficult' and the West Sussex County Council slashing his funding. But, speaking on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, last week, the mother-of-five revealed that Harvey is now leaving his college and heading out into the 'real world'. The former glamour model, 47, explained that the 23-year-old will begin 'independent living' in a new place that is nearer to her home in Sussex, after previously lamenting the long distance between them Katie said: 'Harvey is doing the countdown for his new place. He's got his leavers ceremony where they give out certificates and then it's the "real world" Mr Harvey Price.' She explained that he was going first to a temporary accommodation, before beginning his new placement in Littlehampton in October. She said: 'I've found him a place in Southampton which is temporary. It's got five other adults in it. 'Then he moves to his place in October, which is Littlehampton, which will be nearer to me. He's going from college to independent living.' The TV personality also took to her Facebook page to reveal her excitement over the move, sharing a sweet photo of her and Harvey cuddling during a visit to see him at college. She captioned the heartwarming snap: 'Reunited with my baby bear. Harvey's coming home for good in 12 days'. While on Tuesday, she shared another shot of her giving him a kiss and gushed: 'Love you so much Harv, not long now' with the hashtags '#soproudofyou #familytime # newbeginningsahead'. Katie got candid on her podcast as she detailed what a difficult undertaking it had been trying to get Harvey into a new institution for months on end, since she was forced to withdraw him from National Star. The TV personality also took to her Facebook page to reveal her excitement over the move, sharing a sweet photo of her and Harvey cuddling during a visit to see him at college On Tuesday, she shared another shot of her giving him a kiss and gushed: 'Love you so much Harv, not long now' with the hashtags '#soproudofyou #familytime # newbeginningsahead' Though he later returned to school, she was hit by another hurdle in February when he lost a place at a care home for being 'too difficult'. At the time she explained how Harvey had lost his place weeks before the move after management changed and they determined that they couldn't cater for his needs. Reflecting on the tough journey, she said: 'We worked months and months for that and he was told four-and-a-half weeks before that he couldn't go there, and Harvey has been doing the countdown. 'Well it's stressful because you want the right thing for your child and it is a lot of time and effort to go back and do more meetings, more forms, it is very time-consuming because you want the best for your child.' Katie has also frequently stressed the challenges of Harvey being placed a long distance away from her and admitted that he often became upset and wanted to return home. In April, she detailed their 'difficult and upsetting' journey back to the college, after Harvey became so distraught at having to return that he lashed out in the car. Taking to Snapchat after the move, she admitted she was 'heartbroken' to see her son so upset, telling her followers she hoped to be able to move him to a branch closer to her new family home in Sussex after leaving her Mucky Mansion. She said: 'Now that was very difficult, it was really upsetting. Harvey just did not want to go back to college. I'm surprised I've still got a car left. He was literally gonna go for the car. Katie has also frequently stressed the challenges of Harvey being placed a long distance away from her and admitted that he often became upset and wanted to return home 'It is so sad when your son just doesn't wanna go to college and just wants to be with you all the time. 'That's why I can't wait for him to come home near us but the place we have got for him is not ready yet, maybe in May. So yeah, it is heartbreaking.' In July last year, she revealed that the local authority had cut Harvey's funding because he has 'no healthcare issues', with an assessor concluding that he 'only needs social care'. Katie - who was declared bankrupt for a second time last year over an unpaid tax bill worth more than £750,000 - has been trying to secure funding to extend Harvey's time at National Star for another year. Speaking on her The Katie Price Show podcast last year, the reality star admitted : 'I'm having a nightmare at the minute. 'We were looking for him to stay at his college another year or if not a placement, but [the local authority] haven't accepted it. 'They've given me three months that he has to find somewhere else by July. With someone like Harvey you need the transitional move, you need to do it slow.' Katie was Harvey's primary caregiver until he turned 19, and in 2021 filmed his move into National Star College as part of BBC documentary Katie Price: Harvey and Me. His biological father is former footballer Dwight York, who briefly dated Katie in 2001, before breaking up soon after she fell pregnant with Harvey.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Kent council issues plea to house adults who need extra care
People in Kent are being urged to open their homes to adults who need extra County Council's (KCC) Shared Lives scheme has supported more than 150 carers over 30 years who provide homes for adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health conditions, and physical or sensory the paid role, carers offer either short breaks or a full-time home, similar to fostering, but for people over the age of 18 who want to live as independently as possible. KCC's plea comes amid Shared Lives Week, which runs until Friday. "Every arrangement is tailored to meet the needs and preferences of the adult, creating a unique and empowering support system built on trust, respect, and shared living," the council Childs, Kent Shared Lives' registered manager, said: "Our mission is to match as many adults with carers who can provide a home-based, person-centred approach to their support and change as many lives as possible."Diane Morton, KCC's cabinet member for adults social care and public health, said: "The Kent Shared Lives service provides a vital real 'family home' alternative to supported living or residential care where people can develop lifetime relationships and family bonds to help them truly flourish."
