I WAS pleased to be invited to the opening of the new Nightingale Lodge in Romsey, last week.
This attractive modern development, with a mixture of apartments for rent or purchase, for elderly residents provides for independent living with a measure of care on hand if needed, as well as a community of friends and neighbours.
I know Hampshire County Council came in for criticism when we decided to replace the existing Nightingale Lodge but it was 60 years out of date.
I continue to urge the Government to facilitate more of these Extra-Care developments, where Hampshire is leading the way. They are a way of sustaining independent living for elderly people and at the same time release under-occupied family homes for young families. I see it as a Win, Win.
Roy Perry,
Canada Road,
Wellow
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