New high-tech supported living flats are now up and running in Fishwick.

Residents have moved into the new apartments which have been built on a former bowling green.

The 13 flats are situated on Mornington Road, Fishwick, and are the latest addition to Lancashire County Council’s supported living accommodation which helps adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to live as independently as possible.

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Each of the flats feature high-tech equipment which can help with day to day living, which includes multi-sensors that monitor motion, presence, and sound levels which can notify if a resident needs assistance, while doors, windows and blinds, lighting, heating, and temperature can be remotely operated by residents.

Each occupant will have their own front door, access to a garden and a communal lounge.

Resident Jake Holland, who has just moved in, said: “I like this flat – it’s quite big and there’s lots of space to put your stuff. It’s also really quiet as well and the staff are really nice.

“There is also a touch screen that you can use if you need help.”

While another young person who is due to move in to the apartments, said: “I absolutely love this place  – it’s really bright and airy, and I can’t wait to live independently with support.”

Lisa Sanderson, registered manager for Lancashire County Council’s domiciliary care team, said: “The people we support who have moved in or are currently in transition are really benefiting from the personalised support. There is a range of support with daily living and activities.

The new development is built on the former Fishwick Ramblers’ Club and bowling green.

It was designed by Preston-based David Cox Architects and has been created by specialist property developer Weaver Finch with a loan of £1.75m from property lender Together, and was handed over from builders Tyson Construction to landlord Care Housing Association last month.

Lancashire County Council plans to increase this type of care, along with other types of support in people’s homes in the next 15 years.

The plans include 550 homes for working age people with learning disabilities or autism, 250 homes for working age adults with serious mental health needs and 190 new homes for adults with physical disabilities or long-term conditions over the next decade.

County Councillor Graham Gooch, cabinet member for Adult Social Care said: “I’m delighted that these beautiful apartments are supporting adults with learning or physical disabilities, or autism, to live as fulfilled and independent lives as possible. This is exactly what we’re promoting through Living Better Lives in Lancashire – supporting people to achieve what they want while living independently in a place they call their home.

“They are fully equipped with the very best in assistive technology, such as sensors, automated door openers, blinds and heating systems, and  they can really help to increase residents’ privacy and dignity, whilst ensuring that extra help is there when needed.

“I’m very impressed with this innovative new technology. Supported living facilities are an attractive alternative to traditional, long-term residential care.” The rollout of such developments across Lancashire in the near future is a hugely important measure, which will help people to live better lives, improve health outcomes and support safer hospital discharges by providing the right care, in the right place and at the right time.”

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