FIRST LOOK AT PLANS FOR CITY’S NEW £10M ADULT CARE FACILITY

An artist’s impression has revealed how a new £10 million adult care facility in Plymouth could look.

Plymouth City Council is investing in a brand new adult social care service, which will support adults with learning disabilities by offering a combined day and respite service in one central location.

The state of the art, modern and accessible building is being designed specifically to support people with a wide range of disabilities and complex needs.

It will include 12 en suite bedrooms and six selfcontained apartments with their own courtyard gardens to offer short respite breaks.

The facility will also include different spaces for activities such as sensory rooms, art rooms, gardens, and a kitchen.

Located on the site of a disused depot on Outland Road, which was once home to the council’s parks department, the facility will benefit

Artist’s impression of the new adult care centre from easy access to Central Park as well as strong transport links throughout the city.

Councillor John Mahony, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: “As a councillor