Update RE: Building Work At Elreg House.

We are currently undergoing renovation works.

We are replacing the roof and opening up loft space to create much needed storage areas for the home, first floor facilities are being added including new en-suite rooms with better access for residents and visitors.

in order for us to carry out the improvement work the health and safety officer for the area has recommended we cover all scaffolding with plastic sheeting, this is to enable the constuction team to work in a safe and secure environment during the winter, this will also help us to minimise delays that could arise from the bad weather months. we are not extending the height of the current building but we want to reassure local residents and visitors who have expressed their concern due to the height and presence of the scaffolding.

Our residents safety is always our main priority, we have put into place a strict safety and welfare policy that all construction workers and visitors on site must adhere to at all times.

We are working fully with local authorities to minimise disruption to the day to day running of our home, work stops at every mealtime, all work areas are sealed off from residents and public access, safety signage is displayed in every area of the home giving important information for staff, residents & the construction team. the building project is being managed by a highly experienced project manager who is on site daily and is on 24hr call to deal with issues that might arise. staff fire training has been brought forward and extra training measures have been deployed to further educate staff about the risks involved while the work is carried out. we have met and exceeded the recommendations made to us by local authority safety advisers and we review our safety and welfare policy daily to ensure it is meeting the needs of our residents, staff and visitors at all times. All information relating to peoples roles and responsibilities can be found displayed outside our home.

The manager, Karen Hearn, would like to reassure all those who have concerns about the project that the safety and welfare of our residents is always our number one priority, should you like to visit our home, please contact her and she will be happy to arrange this. you can reach her or the home owner, Anthony brown, via telephone: 01276 454201.