The UK Over 50s Housing Award for 2009 made to Shaw Healthcare, for The Most Outstanding Extra Care Facility, was for the concept, design, build and execution of the management contract at Barton Mews (Short Lane, Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire).

Esmonde Crawley editor of UK Over 50s Housing publication said, “Shaw Healthcare has maintained its focus on producing the next generation of retirement housing. It has shown itself to be innovative (concierge services) and it has a rare understanding of its customer base. It is this intuitive interpretation that helps it stand apart from its crowding competitors.”

The £7m healthcare facility is a unique example of public and private sector partnership between South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust and Shaw healthcare Ltd, which combines an exciting and innovative mix of care services under one roof. In an era where communities across the UK are fighting a rearguard action to safeguard local healthcare services, the Barton scheme represents a triumph for those who fought tirelessly over many years to ensure a successful outcome.

Pictured right: Maggie and Celia, residents of Barton Mews Extra Care Facility