Elderly people and people with learning disabilities will receive extra care and support in two new purpose built housing schemes in Sandwell.
The final phase of the first scheme has been marked with the official opening of the first property for people with learning disabilities.
Based in West Bromwich, the development will initially house 11 individuals aged 23 to 70 plus with a range of needs, giving them facilities and support to help them live as independently as possible.
Led by Sandwell Council, professionals from social care, the NHS and Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, joined forces with experts from the design and construction industry to work on the development.
Council Leader, Cllr Darren Cooper, said: “This project has been hailed by all partners, in particular the strategic health authority and the former regional Valuing People Team as a model of best practice - and with very good reason.
"It is an excellent example of collaboration in a good cause, with different disciplines and agencies from both the public and private sectors working so successfully together.”
The second scheme also based in West Bromwich, has been designed for older residents.
Goldfield Court offers people aged 55 and over independence and personalised care within a secure environment.
The £12.5 million scheme boasts communal facilities including a restaurant and hair and beauty salon.
The development has been built by Thomas Vale Construction in partnership with the council, Housing 21 and the Homes and Communities Agency which provided £5m funding.
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