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# Lichfield event to showcase Flexicare housing package for older and disabled residents
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-event-to-showcase-flexicare-housing-package-for-older-and-disabled-residents/
- Published: 2011-06-17T07:00:11.000Z
- Updated: 2011-06-14T13:14:22.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32, News

Older people and people with disabilities are being given a chance to find out how they can remain independent in their own home at an event in Lichfield.

The Flexicare housing package, also known as Extra Care, is being showcased at Beacon Park Village on June 22 from 10am to 2pm.

Staffordshire County Council is promoting the open day as it aims to triple the number of Flexicare places across the county.

[![Councillor Matthew Ellis](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/matthew-ellis.jpg "matthew-ellis")](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/i0-wp-com/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/matthew-ellis.jpg?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk)

Councillor Matthew Ellis

County Councillor Matthew Ellis, Cabinet Member for Adult Wellbeing, said:

> “The open days will be an opportunity for people to see how Extra Care developments like this can be so liberating for those who want to live as normal a life as possible but want 24/7 care and support, in the background, if and when it’s needed.  
>  
> “Because where people live is so important to their quality of life we put in place ambitious plans to increase the number of Extra Care places available to buy or rent across Staffordshire from 430 two years ago to 1500 by 2013\. In fact, by then, more than 2m000 will have been achieved meaning more opportunities for people who want to remain independent in their own home can do so safe in the knowledge that care if needed is available without being intrusive.”

To find out more about Flexicare in Staffordshire, or for general help and advice on how to live a healthier and more independent life, visit the Staffordshire Cares website at www.staffordshirecares.info.