Plaque Unveiled for Founders of Housing Scheme

A development of flats designed for people with head injuries to live independently is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

When it opened in 1995, Headway Court in Rusthall was the first-ever residential scheme designed for head injury survivors in Kent. It’s still the only one today.

The scheme was founded by the late Pam Munro MBE, and her husband Michael for their son, John, who survived a head injury. The Munros helped raise funds for the construction.

There are eight, one-bedroom accessible flats, which have a kitchen, living room, bedroom, wet room, and a shared garden. The block has been owned by the Habinteg Housing Association since around 2011.

“Pam and Michael worked really hard to make this place happen,” said Chris Perry, who has lived at the development since it opened.

“I’m one of a few people here with a lifetime tenancy and it offers me a real sense of security. It’s a great place to live… it’s nice, safe, and quiet in the village, with a lively community cafe.”

An event to celebrate the 30^th anniversary culminated in the unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the Munros by Langton Green and Speldhurst Councillor, Jayne Sharratt.

“I’ve been a resident of Rusthall village for 17 years, so it’s an honour to be asked to do this,” said Coun. Sharratt.

“Headway Court residents have become valued members of the community and its testament to this housing scheme that they have a safe place to live.

“What a debt of gratitude we owe to Pam and Michael for their vision 30 years ago, to create such a secure and happy home.”

The event was attended by local councillors, Headway Court residents, members of the local community and Habinteg staff.