A Worcestershire day centre has been given full fibre broadband.

Jacks Place, located in the village of Birtsmorton, offers a supportive and caring environment for adults with a range of needs, including those with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.

Because of its remote location on a 16-acre small holding on a working Worcestershire farm, the centre has never had internet access before.

Worcestershire County Council contacted Openreach after recognising the potential opportunities that internet could bring to the centre.

As a result, Jacks Place is now enjoying some of the fastest broadband available in the country; joining 120,000 other Worcestershire homes and businesses already benefiting from Openreach's work.

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council cabinet member with responsibility for the economy, infrastructure, and skills said: "We recognised that broadband was essential to enable Jacks Place to access vital services and raise their online profile, which up until now has been impossible due to their rural location.

"I’m really pleased that with our support this worthwhile charity has full internet access they need to continue to improve people’s lives."

James Gummery, Openreach’s fibre specialist who led the network build said: "A huge amount of work has taken place to make full fibre available to Jacks Place.

"They do great work at the centre and offer vital indoor and outdoor support services to adults with learning difficulties and mental health issues."

Hannah James, chief executive for Jack’s Place said: "Firstly, can I thank Worcestershire County Council and Openreach for all the hard work that they have put into getting Jacks Place access to the internet.

"It has been a massive help to the running of the business, and our visitors are thrilled to be able to watch TV, particularly educational and documentary programs."

Thanks to this digital boost, the centre can now better provide essential services to their users.

The initiative is part of Worcestershire County Council's aim to ensure 90 per cent of homes and businesses in the region have access to gigabit capable broadband by 2027, along with continued efforts to improve mobile telecommunications and explore digital technologies like 5G.