The Welsh Government announced today almost £6 million investment boost for the Cylch Caron project in Tregaron – with construction work expected to continue until 2018.

The funding will enable the £8 million project to move to the full business case stage and enable the partners involved to engage a registered social landlord to take part in the final design stage of the development.

The project is being lead by Ceredigion Local Service Board and the plans for Cylch Caron include a range of services, from a GP surgery, community pharmacy, outpatient clinics, community nursing services to long-term nursing care and day care.

Plans include 34 flats for people who require extra care and support to remain in their own homes and six integrated health and social care places for people who no longer need to stay in hospital but require more support before they return home.

The Cylch Caron development, which will bring together health, housing and social services, will replace the existing Tregaron Community Hospital, Bryntirion nursing home and GP surgery.

Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford said: “Cylch Caron will bring health, social care and housing services together under one roof, closer to the people who need them. All these services will be focused on helping people to stay well and live independently and will be flexible to the needs of people locally.

“We know that the population of Wales is getting older and many people, especially older people, will rely on these services.

“Working together, these services will put prevention and early intervention at the heart of everything they do – preventing dependence and helping people to retain their independence. Cylch Caron will offer a new way of providing these services to people who live in Ceredigion.”

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, said:“I am delighted the Welsh Government has invested almost £6m in this excellent facility, which will enable tenants to lead active, independent lives, while receiving all the help and support they need.

“As people across Wales live healthier, longer lives, housing and other preventative measures play an increasingly important role in supporting our health service. Facilities such as this one, alongside the work of our Care & Repair agencies and our Supporting People programme help ease the demand on social care. I am keen to see this good work continue.”