A NEW supported living service for people with complex and diverse needs has opened at Riddlesden.

The Care Quality Commission-registered service will provide supported living accommodation for up to six residents.

An open day was held to showcase the facility, built on the site of a former tyre fitters in Bradford Road.

Amongst those who attended the event were healthcare professionals, district councillors, community members and representatives of several organisations.

They were shown around the MSA Supported Living scheme, which will cater for people with mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism.

The service has been approved by Bradford Council's Housing Standards team.

Jennifer Collier, operations manager with MSA Supported Living, says: "We are committed to delivering more than just care – we aim to foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the individuals we support.

"Our focus is on building a therapeutic environment where every resident feels empowered, safe and valued.

"We are also dedicated to creating job opportunities for local individuals, fostering employment and economic growth within Keighley."

She added: "The open day also highlighted the crucial role that services like ours play in supporting the wider healthcare system.

"By offering specialised supported living accommodation, we help free up vital NHS hospital beds ensuring they can be used by those with acute medical needs.

"MSA Supported Living extends its heartfelt thanks to all the individuals and organisations that attended the open day. A special 'thank you' goes to Keighley Care Company, a fellow care provider, for its unwavering support throughout our journey."

Attendees at the event included Raza Israil, director of Trust Care Services Ltd.

He said: "Supported living services like MSA are vital in creating a continuum of care that extends beyond the walls of hospitals and institutions. They help bridge the gap between healthcare and social care, making sure people receive the right support at the right time."

Also present were Keighley East district councillors Fulzar Ahmed, Caroline Firth and Lisa Robinson, who have backed the scheme since construction began.

Councillor Robinson says: "We saw the flats when work first started. There were beams on the floor but we could recognise the vision senior leaders had and were impressed by their determination to ensure vulnerable people have a top-quality living environment as well as support around them. It’s services like these that help ensure everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and independence."