Argyll and Bute Council has secured additional funding to expand capacity at Thomson Court Care Home on Rothesay, allowing more residents to access health and social care services without leaving the island.

A grant of £157,265 from the Scottish Government's Islands Programme will support the first phase of a major renovation project at the care home. The works aim to create additional spaces for residents, enabling more people on Bute to remain in their local community while receiving care. The renovation is part of a broader effort to enhance health and social care infrastructure on the island.

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Argyll and Bute Council is already investing £250,000 to the project with the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) who are leading the project adding a further £573K. The total amount for the renovations now stands at £980,000.

The first phase of renovation focuses on refurbishment, redecorating and rewiring of the Dementia Day Care Unit wing of the building to include two new en suite rooms. A second phase will follow to create three additional bedrooms with en suites for residents. This increases the current capacity from nine to 14. Works will also include a complete rewiring of main areas in the home including the dining room, kitchen, TV room, entire first floor and the Phoenix Resource Centre.