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St Albans care scheme is 'a tonic for residents'

Monday 17 October, 2016

A housing association care scheme praised for its
non-institutional feel has won the St Albans Civic Society Award.

Park Side View to the north of St Albans in Marshalswick was designed to maximise views of the surrounding
countryside for its residents.

The flexicare scheme run by
North Hertfordshire Homes provides housing with on-site care if needed, for around 36 occupants and was described by the
judges as “the new face of sheltered housing”.

The judges said the scheme was “A true delight, clearly a
tonic for the residents”.

Shaun Holdcroft, Executive Director at North Hertfordshire
Homes said: “We’re delighted with the award from St Albans Civic Society. With
so much national concern about care and support provision, we welcome the
opportunity to promote an alternative approach that combines housing with care
and encourages independence for as long as possible.”

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