Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, officially opened Hafod y Parc, a pioneering Extra Care scheme by North Wales Housing on Thursday 20th November 2014.
Hafod y Parc is a £11million new build Extra Care scheme, on Kinmel Avenue, that offers those over the age of 60 an enhanced choice, providing independent living with a care and support programme that can be adapted and assessed as their individual needs change. The scheme has benefited from over £6m from the Welsh Government’s Social Housing Grant Programme.
Residents, staff and guests came together to celebrate the official opening of the scheme and Lesley Griffiths AM unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion. Afternoon tea was served accompanied by performances by local school Ysgol Glan Morfa Choir.
Guests also took the opportunity to have a tour of the wonderful, high spec facilities at Hafod y Parc. Set within beautiful picturesque leafy wooded parkland, the scheme includes a host of modern yet homely communal areas including lounges; restaurant; hairdressers and pamper treatment room; snooker and games room; IT room and much more.
Construction was completed in April 2014 and all of 49 one and two bedroom apartments are occupied. Residents have quickly settled into their new home, setting up numerous social activities and even forming a resident band.
Hafod y Parc resident Betty Fraser said:
“Hafod Y Parc is the finest place I have ever had, I have never felt so happy and contented in all my life. There is wonderful food and unconditional support from the staff, it is out of this world!”
Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty said:
“I am very pleased that the Welsh Government was able to support the facility here at Hafod y Parc which will make a real difference to people’s lives, and will help protect people from becoming isolated or lonely.”
“Schemes like this support a range of housing needs and I have met a number of residents today who are all extremely happy with their new homes.”
“This investment has not only provided much needed homes, it has supported the economy by boosting jobs and growth and provided training opportunities for local people.”
Paul Diggory, Chief Executive of North Wales Housing added:
“We’re so proud of Hafod y Parc, it’s an exceptional scheme and it is easy to recognise the appeal of the development.”
“Older persons deserve more choice in later years and Hafod y Parc offers a very enhancing alternative to home living and residential care. For us, Extra Care is all about enabling people to make considered housing and care choices with the freedom of flexibility as their own needs change.”
