£5m+ project to provide 33 care home beds in KEVII redevelopment

There is a projected need for 132 additional care home places by 2030.

£5m+ project to provide 33 care home beds in KEVII redevelopment
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£5m+ project to provide 33 care home beds in KEVII redevelopment
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  • KEVII redevelopment aims to increase care home beds.
  • CI Healthcare selected as preferred delivery partner for the project.
  • Proposed £5m+ project will provide 33 care home beds by late 2027.
  • The redevelopment addresses the increasing demand for care home facilities.
  • Future developments may include reclassification of KEVII site into a Care Village.

Policy & Resources has announced plans for the redevelopment of the western section of the King Edward VII site.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to transform the former hospital into a viable space for care services.

In July 2022, the committee sought expressions of interest from the care home sector and subsequently selected CI Healthcare as the preferred partner for the projected.

The project, which is anticipated to exceed £5 million, will be financed privately and is set to deliver 33 essential care home beds. Planning permission is still needed.

CI Healthcare is expected to lead the redevelopment efforts and has indicated that the facility could be ready for occupation in late 2027.

P&R is optimistic about future developments at the KEVII site, which could be influenced by the ongoing review of the Island Development Plan. There is potential for the KEVII and Catel Hospital locations to be reclassified as a Care Village, further expanding care options in the area.

Nick Trott, Managing Director and Owner of CI Healthcare, said: “CI Healthcare is delighted to partner with the States of Guernsey to reimagine the redundant King Edward VII hospital. We have reached an agreement in principle to redevelop this historic site which has a long tradition of providing care to the Guernsey community.”

There is a projected need for 132 additional care home places by 2030.

Deputy Bob Murray, leading the Policy & Resources Committee on property matters, said: “The King Edward VII site is a prime location and it makes total sense to use it to help meet the demand for long term care that we know exists now and will in the years ahead.”

Employment & Social Security President Deputy Peter Roffey pointed out the projected increase in the island's population aged 85 and over, which is expected to rise by 128% over the next 30 years. He underlined the necessity for heightened provision of residential and nursing care.

Health & Social Care President Deputy Al Brouard said: “The changing demographic in our community has significant implications for our health and social care system... The Committee for HSC is therefore delighted at the news of the progression of this much-needed development.”