Home About Us Nursing Homes Housing Work for Us Contact Us Support BCOP 0121 459 7670 general@bcop.org.uk Twitter I BCOP started life as ‘Birmingham Council for Old People’ in 1946. It was established by a group of concerned local people who realized that older people needed better care and support than what was available at the time. World War 2 had destroyed many houses in Birmingham which further compounded the issues around providing medical and lifestyle support for older people. For the last 75 years, BCOP has provided high quality care for older people in Birmingham – our pioneering spirit ensures the care we offer has evolved and adapted to reflect the changing needs of the community. You can read more about the values that guide our organisation here. Milestones 1946 Founded by leading social workers at Birmingham’s Council House with the assistance of volunteers. 1947 First two residential homes, Elizabeth Hadley House (Selly Park) and Calthorpe House (Perry Barr), were handed over to BCOP 1949 BCOP arranged for 40 older people to holiday for 1 week in Manor House, Bewdley. 1951 BCOP’s first Nursing home, Raymond Priestley House (Erdington) opened. 1955 BCOP opened the first day centre in the country. 1961 Birmingham’s first Meals on Wheels service was launched by BCOP 1962 Holidays offered by BCOP continued, which included a flight by Silver City Airline to the Isle of Man for 625 older people. 1965 BCOP opened UK’s first Over 60’s Centre in Balsall Heath 1970 Birmingham’s first purpose-built sheltered housing scheme, Harvey Court (Tile Cross), was built and open by BCOP. 1988 BCOP’s nursing home, Robert Harvey House (Handsworth Wood) was opened, completing phase one of a multi-purpose location. 1993 Phase two of the development in Handsworth Wood was completed, with the opening of sheltered housing scheme Whitley Court. 1996 Nursing home Neville Williams House (Selly Park) had been re-built and extended BCOP’s care provision. 2000 BCOP launch their Handy Person Service, offering essential help and support within the community. 2009 BCOP’s first ‘Pet-Farm’ was opened in the grounds of Neville Williams House (Selly Park). 2015 BCOP’s first outdoor ‘Sensory Street’ was opened at Robert Harvey House (Handsworth Wood) 2016 Anita Stone Court (Moseley) opens offering nursing care and supported housing. Company Registration in England and Wales: 03685650 A company limited by guarantee Housing Corporation: L4218 Registered charity: 1074954 7-8 Imperial Court, 12 Sovereign Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3FH T: 0121 459 7670 E: general@bcop.org.uk We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept