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Work begins on two new social care facilities in Flintshire
Work has begun on two new integrated health and social care community facilities in Flintshire.
The projects are backed by more than £14 million in Welsh Government funding.
A residential care home is set to open in Flint, to house 56 older people on the site of a former community hospital when complete.
An existing care home I the area is being relocated and expanded from its current 31-bed facility.
The scheme has received just over £11 million in funding via the Welsh Government’s Integration and Rebalancing Capital Fund (IRCF) and Housing with Care Fund (HCF) capital programmes. The remaining funding comes from Flintshire County Council’s capital programme.
Integrated social care and health care services will be delivered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and Flintshire County Council social services teams.
The second project is a work services hub for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs in Mold. The project is backed by £2.9 million via the IRCF, with the remaining £1.8 million funded from the Council’s capital programme.
Deputy minister for social services Julie Morgan said: "We are committed to delivering new, integrated models of care that will deliver better health and social care outcomes for the people of Wales.
"These two important projects will help to build the community capacity we need to help people live well at home, prevent them needing to be admitted to hospital and supporting them to return swiftly home where they have been admitted.
"I look forward to seeing the projects completed in the near future."
Neil Ayling, chief officer of social services, Flintshire County Council, and Dr Michelle Greene, integrated health community director – East, at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said in a joint statement: "Flintshire County Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are thrilled to see work beginning on our projects in Flint and Mold.
"Croes Atti Newydd will be a leading example of high-quality residential care and will offer state of the art services in partnership with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
"The development of the Maes Gwern integrated hub will facilitate delivery of excellent community services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs.
"The new purpose-built premises and successful partnership working will provide the sustainable, high-quality services that are required to meet the needs of Flintshire residents.
"We welcome the funding received from the funding schemes provided by Welsh Government and acknowledge the confidence it shows in Flintshire and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s commitment to increasing both capacity and quality of services in the area."
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