According to South Tyneside Council the apartments are not available to anyone on benefits. The apartments offer assisted living to older people needing additional support, adults with physical disabilities, people living with dementia, adults with learning difficulties and people with mental health or sensory support needs.
Surely, if this is the case then I would not have an issue with the building of these apartments. I believe its a joint venture with the council and Karbon Homes, so someone will be making money from this enterprise somewhere along the line.