£7m housing project will give independence to disabled adults

“We are aware of how living in unsuitable accommodation can make life very difficult for people who have had to face a diagnosis of disability or vision impairment,” she said.

“As the only charity in the Jewish community dedicated to enabling people in this position to live independently, we are constantly looking for new sites.”

The charity accommodates 360 people in its existing seven buildings but John Joseph, the JBD chairman, points out that its waiting list continues to grow.

This currently stands at 65, although JBD expects it to increase significantly once people become aware of the new building. The majority on the list have a physical disability.

Although a number of potential sites for additional properties have been investigated, none have met JBD’s strict criteria. These include easy access, close proximity to a doctor and pharmacy, good public transport links and near to a synagogue and kosher shopping.