Holly Lodge - the finished development

  

On 17th April 2013, Holly Lodge - a supported living scheme for adults with a learning disability or autism who present with challenging behaviours - officially opened. This unique scheme is innovative in design, incorporating features such as curved internal walls and soft impact finishes to floors and walls.

Much to the excitement of mcch and Avenues staff, social care professionals, families and housing professionals, Holly Lodge opened its doors to eager visitors on Wednesday 17th April.

Packed with assistive technologies, this state of the art building includes unique design features that have been chosen to promote the safety of the tenants and to limit damage to the property. 

For further information about the design features, please read our previous blog or handout.

Families of the tenants who will soon be moving in cut the ribbon at the opening

Kitchen cupboards open with a detachable magnetic handle.

 

The sun pipe brings in natural daylight that can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder. 

 

The access panels reduce the need to disturb the tenants for general day to day repairs.

Each unit has three external access cupboards for maintenance purposes. These contain electrics, waste pipes from the kitchen sink and bathroom as well as access to the under-floor heating controls and hot water panels.

 

Tenants moved into their new homes in May. Supported by staff from both mcch and Avenues, we hope that tenants will flourish at Holly Lodge.