THE needs of adults with learning disabilities and mobility needs who need supported living accommodation was an issue raised by a resident.
At the executive meeting held on Thursday, January 26, Mel Horton asked Cllr David Hare, the executive member for health, wellbeing and adult services, how many people were on the waiting list for such a space.
Cllr Hare said that were 100 people, of which 14 had a learning disability coupled with mobility needs.
But, he added: “None of these individuals have been assessed as having an urgent need for accommodation.”
Instead, they had “robust packages of support” to help carers and individuals.
He continued: “I’m very proud of the last two or three years, we have developed the housing stock in Wokingham. We have 29 individuals who have moved into adaptive accommodation in the last two or three years, and this accommodation was purpose built to support individuals with mobility needs.
“We will continue to build appropriate housing for the people who need it.”
Responding, Ms Horton wanted to know how much additional accommodation would become available over the next three months, saying her brother wanted to move to Wokingham, but “it has been politely suggested we look elsewhere”.
Cllr Hare said this wasn’t something he could answer, as it depended on a number of factors.
“We will go on working to ensure we go on working with Birmingham to ensure your brother can find somewhere down here.”
