Issue - meetings

Following on from a consultation exercise, this report recommends the closure of the Knowles house site, and the re-provision of care for both Knowles House Residents and Westbrook Day service attendees to be undertaken by agreed and appropriate approved independent and voluntary sector providers, as near to family and friends as is possible

that the closure of the Knowles house site, and the re-provision of care for both Knowles House Residents and Westbrook Day service attendees be undertaken by agreed and appropriate approved independent and voluntary sector providers, as near to family and friends as is possible. 

Councillor R Moher (Lead Member, Adults and Health) introduced the report from the Director of Adult Social Services on the Knowles House site which included Knowles House residential home, the Westbrook Community Day Centre and also a nursery. As the facilities did not meet the Care Quality Commission current quality standards and the running costs were considerable, a consultation on the possible closure of Knowles House was instigated. Councillor Moher outlined the consultation process which was from 18 April to the 9 July 2011 and was considered to be thorough. It was being recommended to close the site and the Executive noted that there were currently 12 permanent residents and six temporary residents at Knowles House residential home. Some care would be provided through the voluntary sector and carers and relatives would also assist. Councillor R Moher drew members' to the Equalities Impact Assessment attached to the report.

RESOLVED:

that the closure of the Knowles house site, and the re-provision of care for both Knowles House Residents and Westbrook Day service attendees be undertaken by agreed and appropriate approved independent and voluntary sector providers, as near to family and friends as is possible.