The new scheme aims to help young Bury adults who have learning disabilities and/or autism. The local authority is working with partners to provide transitional homes for eight people aged 18-25 at St Mary’s Place in the town centre. They will be supported in their home for up to two years, with a further two years’ outreach support available to them after they leave. The support service approved by the cabinet this week is the first of its kind in Bury, giving young adults their "own front door", with support which encourages them to be independent and move on to alternative housing. The project was approved by the council’s cabinet earlier this week and a social care provider will now be secured to run the service.

Source: The Times November 13, 2023 11:02 UTC