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Mixed-use development underway in Linlithgow, Scotland
Works are underway to transform a derelict site in Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland into a mixed-use development including a care home.
The 1.6-acre site will be developed by Morrison Community Care Group and construction and manufacturing firm CCG (Scotland), to deliver a 60-bedroom, state- of-the-art care home and 18 two-bedroom apartments for private sale. Construction is set to be completed by the end of 2026. Morrison Community Care Group MD Paul Sokhi said: “This new development represents a significant investment for the Linlithgow
community which, like many across Scotland, has a shortfall of modern accommodation for its elderly population.
“Purpose-built to help address this growing demand by providing best-in-class residential, nursing, and dementia care services, the facility will offer valuable support to our NHS, and stimulate localised job creation with up to 100 roles available across a wide variety of disciplines.”
“Our care homes follow a well-considered blueprint that gives priority to the resident’s comfort. Alongside private en suite bedrooms, each resident will have access to dining facilities with meals cooked by professionally trained chefs, a hair salon, and a cinema, as well as tailored spaces that can be enjoyed privately with family members. “The layout of the home itself is specially
designed to manage infection control and mitigate the risk of any future pandemics, while an array of internal and external communal areas will help foster a sense of community for residents and staff alike.”
RED Construction appointed for second phase of Surrey development
Contractor RED Construction Group has been appointed for the second phase of The Sheppard Trust’s independent living facility in East Molesey, Surrey. Valued at £21.8 m and spanning 62,000 sq ft, phase two works will focus on the creation of a new facility, Elizabeth Court, designed by architects PRP. The project includes the demolition of the former Royal Cambridge Home. The new accommodation will feature apartments specially designed to support independent living with support and care when it is needed, alongside communal areas, garden spaces, and parking. This appointment follows the completion by RED Construction London of phase one of the project, which involved the creation of a 32-bed care home adjacent to the Royal Cambridge Home. RED Construction London worked closely with The Sheppard Trust, the client team, and stakeholders at Royal Cambridge Home, and will be continuing this partnership into phase two, which is expected to complete June 2026. Mark Iori, managing director of RED Construction London, said: “The appointment of RED Construction London for this second
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phase redevelopment is testament to the power of partnership, the high standards we consistently deliver, and our ability to working with a variety of stakeholders. We understand the challenges that comes with a site neighbouring an inhabited building, and The Sheppard Trust know we will deliver this with respect and consideration for the residents, as we did for phase one. This is a project that will have a positive impact on the people who ultimately come to live here, and that makes it incredibly rewarding to work on.” Clare Scott Booth, chief executive of The Sheppard Trust, commented: “Our decision to once again partner with RED Construction Group was an easy one to make, having already shown the standard and efficiency to which they completed phase one of this redevelopment. This project in itself is especially significant in that it demands the construction of a first-class facility that meets modern requirements, and also there is a very active community that will benefit. We are pleased to be able to move forward with such confidence in the project and are appreciative of the bespoke and considered approach we have come to know is synonymous with RED Construction Group.”
Exemplar Health Care opens new home In Bishop Auckland
Exemplar Health Care is celebrating the opening of its brand-new care home Laurel Place in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Laurel Place supports adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities, and physical disabilities, providing long-term community care for adults who would otherwise have a pro-longed stay in hospital or other inappropriate setting. The home has 32 bedrooms and six single occupancy apartments, each with an en suite, split across three units. Laurel Place also features communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, sensory bathrooms, a therapy room, a beauty salon, and a visitor’s suite.
Luke Skelton, home manager at Laurel Place, said: “I am overjoyed to be opening this new home for the benefit of the local community and to be trusted with upholding Exemplar Health Care’s stellar reputation. Our hardworking team is devoted to fostering an atmosphere that is welcoming, inclusive, and focused on improving each and every day for the individuals we assist.” Lindsay Holcroft, commissioning manager at Exemplar Health Care, said: “Our newest home is a testament to our dedication to offering superior nursing care to adults with complex needs. I’m confident that Luke and his team will make a significant and long-lasting difference to the lives of those we support here. The home will make it possible for people from the region who require complex care to live and receive complex nursing care closer to their friends and family.”
www.thecarehomeenvironment.com March 2025
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