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A previously derelict property in Grimsby has undergone half a million pounds of refurbishment transforming it into innovative individual housing and support accommodation for people with mental health issues.
Renamed Hope Court by local school children, the accommodation – which offers seven bedsits, six flats, office space and communal areas – has been officially unveiled.
Local housing provider Shoreline Housing Partnership have transformed the building in partnership with the North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus.
People needing some support to be independent, will live in bedsit and communal accommodation on the first floor of the property while receiving the appropriate support and advice they need.
Only when both the CTP and the resident are happy will they move to one of six one-bedroom flats on the ground floor and become a Shoreline tenant.
After an agreed period of time, tenants will also have the opportunity to move into other Shoreline properties across the borough where they can continue to receive support if necessary.
Shoreline neighbourhood investment officer Mel Beacock, who has been heavily involved in the partnership said: “We wanted to involve the local community in renaming the building because it is an important local resource and part of this neighbourhood.
“They’ve embraced this opportunity and worked really hard to design a new name. We think it is the first sign of this building’s rebirth and represents our high hopes for a promising future for this service which enables better quality care to be provided in a homely environment.”
North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus head of adult community mental health services Alastair Penman added: “The service will provide localised amenities to residents and will aim to embed itself within the local community.”
The former sheltered scheme – previously known as Berrett House - has stood empty for the last three years and has been a target for vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
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