MK City Council talk up progress on new centre to support people with complex disability needs

Milton Keynes City Council has reached a milestone in the development of Linford Wood Place, which is intended to be a new centre offering care and support to local people with complex disabilities.

Earlier this week, the City Council said that work has begun on installing brand‑new glazing throughout the building. Hundreds of new windows and doors are set to transform the interior, flooding bedrooms, communal rooms, and therapy spaces with natural light and providing a panoramic view of the surrounding woodland.

The project’s construction team has calculated that Linford Wood Place will let in twice as much natural light than in the older buildings it replaces, creating brighter, more welcoming spaces.

MK City Council said that they are investing in the centre to replace its outdated short break and day facilities, which provide an essential break for carers who support adult family members at home. It is being designed in close collaboration with the people that use the services and their families.

Nestled on a 1.7‑acre site bordering local woodland, the building will eventually support up to 59 adults each weekday and will include bespoke care facilities such as 13 en‑suite bedrooms, tailored activity areas, specialist equipment including powered overhead hoists, a training kitchen, a cinema, art and music rooms, and private garden spaces.

The City Council is investing £13 million in Linford Wood Place, including £4 million raised from housing developers. With the new internal walls and partitions now complete, the Council will spend the next three months working with families to finalise the building’s colour scheme, courtyard landscaping, furniture and specialised equipment.

Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Communities, said, “We want this centre to feel uplifting, dignified and truly shaped around the needs of the people who use it. The installation of new windows and doors is a significant step toward that goal. Flooding the building with natural light will make a real difference to daily life for residents, families and staff alike. I’m proud that we’re continuing to invest in a thoughtfully designed space that reflects the feedback we’ve received and will support local people for many years to come.”