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Malhotra Group PLC expands its care operation with the unveiling of new care home in Sunderland

Malhotra Group PLC continues to expand its portfolio of specialist care facilities with the completion of a £10m development at Ryhope, Sunderland.

The project is the latest in a long line of prestigious care facilities created by the Group and will be spearheaded by its flourishing care division, Prestwick Care, creating 50, new full time jobs and a number of specialist employment positions.

Bede House at Ryhope Street, South will offer 68 beds, providing specialist mental health care for young adults, along with a specialist brain injuries unit which, alongside its state-of-the-art facilities, will offer a range of amenities for the residents to enjoy.

These include an on-site café, cinema and hairdressing salon and a large outdoor terrace along with a greenhouse, which can be used by residents who enjoy gardening.

Bede House is also home to a number of bespoke art pieces created for the communal areas, notably an impressive, large scale stained glass window.

Other original artworks include an installation made from Australian driftwood which was especially commissioned to go into the home.

The Group has ensured that every aspect of the design and of the home has taken into account the needs of the residents and the need to create a homely environment, while still offering the highest standards of care.

Bunty Malhotra, CEO of Malhotra Group PLC said the the new facility was close to his heart.

“I started my career as a care provider in Sunderland some 30 years ago,” he said.

“It’s very important to the Group that we have been able to create a specialist care facility of this standard in the city and have the ability to provide such high level of care, along with creating a number of job opportunities.”

He also complimented Sunderland City Council and the care sectors regulatory body for their assistance.

“We appreciate the support from the local authority and CQC during the commissioning process,” he said.

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