Under the Undod Framework K&C and North Wales Housing Association have been successful in attracting funding for a new “extra care” scheme at Llanfairfechan. The £7 million project will be funded largely from social housing grant through the Welsh Assembly Government and from private borrowing.
Chief Executive Paul Diggory said:

“ it is a really exciting project and the Association is delighted to be working with K&C and its framework partners. It represents a substantial investment for Llanfairfechan and a significant step in delivering the Council’s strategy for older people.”

The key elements of extra care housing are:

• Residents have their own front door.
• Care is available on demand.
• Rent and maintenance charges are set to be payable within allowable benefit rates, keeping them within the means of anyone.
• With care and support available, a home is for life.
• Thanks to the facilities and support, people in extra care housing tend to require less support, making the accommodation more cost effective.

The new scheme will feature residents’ lounges, shop, hairdressing / manicure / pedicure facilities, fitness / physiotherapy room, restaurant / café, laundry and guest bedrooms. There will be a mix of one and two bedroom apartments. The development will be undertaken in two phases and it is expected that the scheme will be fully open by late 2010.