A BRAND new specially built bungalow will make life more comfortable for a disabled tenant and her live-in carers.

Provided thanks to Grŵp Cynefin housing association, the Penyffordd bungalow has been designed to meet the needs of the tenant - who has severe complex difficulties and receives 24 hour care from her family.

Working with Flintshire Council’s Specialist Housing Solutions, the bungalow built at Maes y Wennol in the village was developed by north Wales-based firm W D Stant.

It was part of a three phase development, with the first phase being Cwrt y Glowyr which was completed in 2014, the second phase being the special needs bungalow and discussions are ongoing regarding a third phase.

Shân Lloyd Williams, chief executive of Grŵp Cynefin, said: “From the outset, working with our colleagues at Flintshire Council, the family were made a priority case.

"Working closely with the family and the health and care support team surrounding the tenant, we were all able to learn, design, plan and build a property that met their current and future needs.

“In this particular project, it was important that a bespoke home was built so that it would enable the whole family to have a better quality of life.

"Grŵp Cynefin was delighted to hand over the keys of this bungalow to the family, as we were so aware how much difference this property would make to the lives of the individuals involved.”

Marion Mullins, who with her husband cares for her sister Christine, said: “Moving into this new bungalow has been a breath of fresh air for Christine and for us.

"Christine is severely mentally and physically handicapped.

"At the old property, we did not have a shower for my sister, so bed baths were our only option.

"She had to have any showers at the care home, during her respite care.”

Councillor Bernie Attridge, Flintshire Council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “Flintshire Council works closely with all our housing association partners to meet the housing needs through the Specialist Housing Group.

"As the cabinet member for housing, I know how important having your own home is to your health and well-being.

"I am delighted that Grŵp Cynefin has built this specially adapted property for Christine, and we look forward to working with and supporting them on future developments.”