Adult social care provider National Care Group has opened a new supported living service in the Salisbury area, to support people with learning disabilities.

A fully refurbished bungalow, provided by Golden Lane Housing, has already become home for three residents.

National Care Group stated that the new property is just one of a programme of developments that will be completed in Wiltshire over the coming months.

Belinda Robinson, director of development at National Care Group, said: “The successful partnership we have established with the team at Wiltshire Council has enabled us to work collaboratively and develop a service that will meet an identified local need. Through careful planning, we have worked with partners at Golden Lane Housing to create a service that perfectly matches the requirements of the three new people we will be supporting. We look forward to seeing the tenants enjoying their new home and supporting them to become active citizens in their local community.”

Councillor Jane Davies, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for adult social care commented: “We asked our families and young people to tell us about their experiences and what we can do to help. We then acted on the responses we received and invested in this new accommodation and support and now we have this wonderful example of a supported home. As a local authority, we’re committed to ensuring people have the opportunities to thrive and enjoy being in their communities.”

Since 2019, National Care Group has opened 21 residential and supported living schemes in the UK, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, and mental health conditions. It plans to open four more supported living schemes in the next five months.

Mike Ranson, National Care Group’s commercial director said: “Our purpose is to ensure people can lead a rich and fulfilling life with the support of National Care Group and our partners. Our plan for growth is focused on expanding our progression model across the UK to meet local need, enabling people to remain in their locality close to family, and enhancing best practices in the sector. This is a really exciting time for National Care Group, as we continue to grow organically as well as acquire and integrate high-quality local operators into our organisation.”