This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
The announcement of the grant follows a joint bid from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, the Isle of Wight Council and the Real World Trust (a voluntary organisation which currently rents the facility).
The grant will allow the purchase of the site, together with improving the existing recovery-based accommodation, which includes the refurbishment of six flats and the rebuilding of a workshop.
Recovery hub for agencies
The workshop will continue to provide a recovery hub for agencies to deliver services tailored to the need of individuals in recovery from substance abuse, including employment workshops and family support workshops.
As part of the project, Community Action Isle of Wight will be invited to help identify opportunities for clients of the facility, and the Isle of Wight College to organise skills based training.
Isle of Wight Council Executive member with responsibility for public health, Councillor Phil Jordan, said:
“This is excellent news for this facility and it will provide a stable base for the Real World Trust to continue this important and highly-valued residential community service.
“It also demonstrates the value of the strong partnership links involving both public and third sector organisations in delivering vital services for those dealing with drug and alcohol issues.
“I would like to congratulate all those who put so much towards preparing and submitting this important bid to Public Health England.”
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