New care home in Wanstead approved by Redbridge Council

The facility will be built in Wanstead, offering specialist support for older people, including those living with dementia.

Christian charity Pilgrims’ Friend Society received unanimous planning approval from Redbridge Council for the project, which will create around 100 new jobs and continue the legacy of the former Homesdale Care Home on the same site.

Stephen Hammersley, chief executive of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, said: "I am very pleased that Redbridge Council has unanimously approved the planning permission for a new care home in Wanstead.

The Homesdale Care Home site (Image: Pilgrims' Friend Society) "We are looking forward to the new home being a provider of wonderful Christian care, as well as a hub of support and connection for the local community."

Designed around a household model, the home allows smaller groups of people to live in a community while still being part of the larger home.

Hugh Lambourne, director of property services at Pilgrims’ Friend Society, said: "The new Homesdale Care Home will be a bespoke facility built to support excellent care and community engagement.

What the new facility will look like after the building is complete (Image: Pilgrims' Friend Society)

"I look forward to ensuring that we are able to make the very best of the site in building a new home for so many in Wanstead."

The care home will be located alongside existing, independent living accommodation for older people.

Pilgrims’ Friend Society has been supporting older people since 1807 and now operates 12 care homes and nine housing schemes across England and Scotland.