Following on from yesterday, today we are proud to share The Mews, Belfast, which has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Innovation category at the upcoming CIH NI Awards.
This award is aimed at programmes or projects which can clearly demonstrate how they have developed an innovative approach which has made a real difference to the lives of tenants and customers
The Mews, Belfast, is a new model of supported living. Providing 12 homes, the scheme was commissioned to resettle adults with serious learning disabilities and mental health issues from Muckamore Abbey Hospital, some of whom had been institutionalised for over 30 years.
Due to the complexity of need and challenging behaviour of the client group it was established that there was no existing suitable accommodation. It was clear that a bespoke supported living scheme was required to enable the transition from long term hospital stay to living in a community environment. Residents at The Mews were the last remaining residential patients in the hospital.
The Mews showcases innovation in supported living through design features and assistive technologies. It is the thoughtful design and creative approach to support that has enabled service users to finally live within a community setting.
