A first for Torfaen

Inside Ty George Lansbury

 

Melin Homes’ £6.1 million development of Torfaen’s first extra care scheme - Ty George Lansbury - was officially opened by Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas and Deputy Minister for Housing Jocelyn Davies.

 

The 35 self-contained apartments, built on the site of the former residential home of the same name, provide modern, purpose-built accommodation for people over 55 who need care and support that will help them to continue to live independently.

 

Shared facilities for residents include a restaurant/dining room, hairdressing salon, laundry, bowls area, reading, craft, computer and physiotherapy rooms and support workers will be available on site to deliver individual care packages.

 

The scheme has been built in partnership with Torfaen Council and has already impressed the residents as they move in.

 

Torfaen Councillor Gwyneira Clark, Executive Member for Housing and Community Safety said: “I have visited the site throughout the build and now that it’s open I am thrilled we have been able to bring the first development of its kind to Torfaen. The facilities are fantastic and will make a huge difference to the lives of residents.”