Plans for a new Extra Care housing scheme in Morpeth

30 Sep 2024

Plans are taking shape for the development of a £30m, 83-bed Extra Care scheme in Morpeth town centre, a significant investment in the provision of much-needed specialist housing in the county.
 
Northern housing association Karbon Homes, is working in partnership with the Council to bring forward the new affordable housing scheme, helping to address the shortage of accommodation with care for residents with differing levels of care and support needs.
 
Karbon has now exchanged contracts with Vistry North East, who will build the scheme. It will be developed alongside the third and final phase of homes at King Edward’s Park - a joint venture (JV) project called Evolution Morpeth LLP which is regenerating the site of the former St George’s Hospital.
 
The new scheme will consist of a mix of one and two-bed apartments, 15 of which will be designed for people with dementia and two apartments suitable for bariatric care. Residents will have access to 24/7 care available on site – provided in partnership between Karbon and the Council.
 
Councillor Wendy Pattison, Cabinet Member for Caring for Adults, said: "Our aim is to improve access to affordable, high quality, and adaptable accommodation for varying levels of need.
 
“This includes developing accommodation that offers an integrated package which could consist of technology, disability-friendly design, and most importantly, care and support to enable people to continue to live as independently as possible in the community.
 
“This extra care development is a welcome contribution to our strategy for meeting the changing needs of our population.”
 
The Extra Care scheme is to be part-funded by Homes England, through Karbon’s Strategic Partnership with the Government’s housing delivery agency. The Council is also funding a contribution to the capital costs.