Fourteen new supported living apartments open in Shrewsbury
Fourteen new apartments designed to help people with a learning disability or mental health diagnosis live independently have opened in Shrewsbury.
Sentinel Place, in Albert Road, has been built by housing association Bromford - part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest, the UK’s largest provider of new affordable homes. It is the 14th and final scheme in its MyPlace programme, which has delivered supported housing across the Midlands over the past decade.
Each of the one-bedroom apartments is self-contained, with residents also having access to a communal hub and an onsite care provider offering tailored support. A dedicated housing enabler will be based at the scheme, working alongside residents to help them build confidence, learn new skills, and make the most of opportunities in their local community.
Jacqueline Lea, Bromford's MyPlace Manager, said: "Sentinel Place is among the best buildings we've ever delivered through the MyPlace programme, and it's a fitting way to complete a journey that started back in 2015.
"The open days we've been running have generated a fantastic response, and we've been busy assessing customers for the scheme. Once people move in and settle, they absolutely thrive – it's a wonderful environment."
Catherine Jarrett, Regional Director at Bromford, said: "Over the past decade, MyPlace has transformed the lives of hundreds of people across the Midlands and beyond. Having your own front door, your own space, and the support you need on hand – that combination makes an extraordinary difference."
MyPlace was launched in 2015 as a supported housing model designed and built by Bromford's in-house construction team. Each scheme follows a cluster model of self-contained apartments with a shared community hub, giving residents independence alongside access to specialist care and housing support.
The programme has delivered 14 schemes across Birmingham, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Worcestershire, Telford, and now Shropshire.
For many families, the programme has offered peace of mind after years of worrying about the future of a loved one. Residents have moved from care homes or family homes where they were dependent on others, and have gone on to build more independent, fulfilling lives.
