Middlesex, Harrow Neighbourhood Resource Centres
Providing specialist facilities benefiting service users and the wider community
In March 2008 the Department of Health approved Harrow Council’s final business case PFI credits.
With funding assured, BHH LIFT Co and Ashley House worked closely with Harrow Council to develop three neighbourhood resource centres.
Brief
To provide:
- Community based centres to respond to the individual needs of people with learning difficulties and their families.
- Facilities for cultural and educational activities, meetings and other types of gatherings.
- Flexible day support services for adults with severe learning disabilities.
Solution
Three modern facilities that each retain their own individual identity relative to their local community and meet the needs and requirements of all stakeholders.
Environmental features
- Air venting systems which negate the need for air conditioning.
- Solar panels which contribute to the hot water supply.
- Sun pipes which help to reduce dependency on artificial lighting.
- Sun shading to reduce uncomfortable levels of heat entering the building from direct sunlight.
“ Over the next 25 years the LIFT project will strive to create an easily accessible, patient-centred service that is available to all in the community and will create a pleasant and supportive working environment for staff.”
Mark Grinonneau
CEO Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon LIFTCo
