NEW supported living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs has opened in Bradford.

Heathcoates Group has opened Horton View in Clayton, where an existing property in Clayton is being redeveloped in two phases to create a total of 14 self-contained apartments for individuals who are stepping down from a hospital or full-time residential care setting to improve their independent living skills.

The service includes a team of around 30 support workers providing 24-hour care support when needed.

Contractor John Ryan Developments Ltd, has completed Phase 1 which includes six self-contained apartments providing single person accommodation alongside laundry facilities and office space.

Phase 2 is due for completion soon, providing eight more apartments as well as a communal lounge, laundry facilities, staff break-out space and additional office space. Care professionals, families and commissioning groups are invited to contact Heathcotes to arrange an appointment to view.

Horton View service manager Luke Hoyland said: “Horton View has been designed by Heathcotes’ in-house architectural consultancy, JDS Design.

"They have done a superb job in creating enhanced provision for our service users and support team.

"Each apartment offers spacious accommodation with its own lounge, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Horton View follows our established model for independent supported living, providing a homely environment which enables service users to develop their daily living skills.

"It’s also a form of provision which naturally fosters a sense of community and social inclusion amongst residents, progressing in tandem with their increasing independence. Our on-site team is available to assist whenever required and each resident has a designated support worker for ongoing one-to-one support.”

Natalia Lysiuk, Heathcotes’ Director of Business Development, added:“We provide services like Horton View across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire to complement our full-time residential care services, giving our service users the next step in the care pathway towards full independence.

"They are also suitable for individuals who require a single-person service due to their complexity and inability to live with others. We have applied comprehensive safety measures to ensure that appointments to view Horton View are covid-secure, and we have also filmed a virtual tour of Phase 1 which is available to view on our website.”