Excited residents have begun to move into Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool; an independent living scheme, for over 60s from the local community.
Neuadd Maldwyn, owned by Welsh social housing provider ClwydAlyn, is a new independent living scheme providing high-quality, safe, warm homes for elderly people from the Welshpool area.
The first residents began to move into their homes in April. The new apartments will offer a supportive environment for residents, with the opportunity to live alongside peers and socialise in a community setting. As well as the 66 one-and-two-bedroom modern apartments the scheme features a large restaurant, multi-activity room, landscaped gardens, communal lounge, laundry, buggy store, separate assisted bathroom, and a variety of other communal spaces for the residents to use and enjoy.
Living at Neuadd Maldwyn allows residents to live independently, whilst having the security that help is close by, should it be necessary.
Brendan McWhinnie, Housing Manager from ClwydAlyn said: “After many years of working with older people, we know how best to provide individual care to suit our residents. Dignity, independence and choice are what we offer here at Neuadd Maldwyn; with residents free to live their lives as they wish, as part of our thriving community.”
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, said: “It’s brilliant to see residents moving into their new, high-quality homes at Neuadd Maldwyn. The transformation of this former Grade II listed building has received support through our Integrated Care Fund and Social Housing Grant capital programmes and demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations work together with a shared vision.”
Priority for the available homes has been given to residents from the Powys area, who are aged over 60 with assessed care or support needs. Housing management and ancillary services are provided by ClwydAlyn, whilst Powys County Council is responsible for the provision of on-site domiciliary care.
