Nine new support homes have opened in Redhill to give people with learning disabilities and autism a house they can call their own.

The specially designed properties feature assistance devices such as Amazon Alexa and support staff on hand to help if needed.

The development is part of a Surrey County council project to increase the number of people with autism and learning disabilities who are living in residential care by 40 or 50% in the next five years.

Sinead Mooney, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Public Health, said:
“Everyone already seems so settled and happy in their new homes, which is great to see. The homes and the environment, including the garden, will encourage independent living.
“When I get the opportunity to come out and see great providers, such as Active Prospects, it becomes a lot more real for us, Surrey County Council, with our ambitious supported housing scheme plans.

“All young people relish opportunities to achieve their goals and take on responsibilities – with the right level of support that can be possible for everyone and that’s what we’re seeking to achieve.
“As a council, we’re changing what we do and how services are delivered to make sure we reflect the ways our residents live. Residents who need our help will be supported to live as independently as they can, for as long as they can, in their communities.”

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