Work has finished on a £10 million community care hub in central Greenock, delivering a modern facility designed for adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs on the site of the former Hector McNeil Baths.

Known as 'The Hub', the Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub marks a major shift towards inclusive, person-centred health and social care across the area. Delivered by Inverclyde Council for use by the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), it replaces the Fitzgerald Centre and the former McPherson Centre.

The purpose-built venue brings a wide range of therapeutic and support services together in one integrated setting. It includes specialist spaces for rebound therapy, immersive therapy and physiotherapy, alongside life-skills areas to help people develop independence in cooking and daily living.

While offering enhanced on-site facilities, the service will continue to draw on resources and venues across the wider community to promote independence.

Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said: "The new Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub looks incredible inside and out but, more importantly, marks a significant step forward in how services are delivered for our communities and reflects the HSCP's ongoing commitment to partnership and innovation.

"This facility has been designed with and for the people who will use it, and it will enable staff to provide more integrated, responsive and person-centred support.

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"It's a fantastic investment in the community for the benefit of service users, staff and partners and I look forward to seeing the positive difference it will make."

Staff and service users are moving into the building, with a programme of open days and engagement events to follow once services are fully established, welcoming families, carers and the wider community.

The design prioritises wellbeing, with many rooms opening directly to outdoor spaces to support therapeutic horticulture and the benefits of time spent outside. A dedicated autism-friendly zone, featuring its own separate entrance, provides a calmer, more accessible environment for those who need it.

Service users, parents, carers and other stakeholders played a central role in shaping the building, ensuring it reflects local needs, priorities and aspirations. This collaborative model will continue as the service develops, supporting ongoing improvement.

The Hub co-locates Day Opportunities services with the Community Learning Disability Team to strengthen integration, collaboration and the overall quality of care. It is currently supporting 36 people and can accommodate up to 50.

Funding for the project was provided by Inverclyde Council and the Inverclyde Integration Joint Board (IJB), with additional support from a £990,000 grant through the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (VDLIP).

The council led the project in partnership with development partner hub West Scotland. Ogilvie Construction served as the main contractor, with architects Holmes Miller responsible for the building's design. An official opening will be arranged in due course.

Councillor Francesca Brennan, vice-chair of the Inverclyde Integration Joint Board (IJB) – the organisation which manages Inverclyde HSCP on behalf of the council and health board, said: "The building itself is stunning and has been carefully designed inside and out with first-class facilities to cater for the needs of service users and staff to ensure they receive high-quality care right on their doorstep.

"The completion of The Hub is a milestone moment in the modernisation of how services are delivered and delivered in a more collaborative way with other services and partner organisations.

"The biggest thing for me is that this stunning new facility and the significant investment demonstrates to service users and their families that they are valued and that we want the very best for them."