Decision details

Better Lives for People of Leeds - The Future of Day Services for Older People

Reference: D40583

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Executive Board to discuss the options from the outcome of the consultation period and approve the recommendations for the future of each day centre

Decisions:

Further to Minute No. 183, 15th February 2013, the Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report on the outcome of the consultation undertaken in respect of day centres for Older People and which sought approval of a number of recommendations arising from the findings of the consultation.

 

As part of the introduction to the report the Executive Member for Adult Social Care paid tribute to the work of the Neighbourhood Network schemes in this field, and gave a commitment that under proposals agreed in this phase, any affected groups of friends wishing to move together, would be able to do so, should they wish.

 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the very extensive and wide ranging consultation undertaken be noted and that all contributors be thanked for their thoughtful and helpful comments which have informed the recommended outcomes.

 

(b)  That the recommendations to close Doreen Hamilton, Naburn Court and Queenswood Drive day centres be approved, and that alternative uses for the buildings by community groups be actively pursued, in particular:

•  Developing the role of the Doreen Hamilton building in the wider community or as a day care satellite to Osmondthorpe Children’s Centre

•  It is proposed to develop the role of Naburn Court day centre so that it can play a wider role in the life of the local community

•  Working with community groups formerly based at the West Park Centre and local Neighbourhood Networks who have shown an interest in the Queenswood Drive building

 

(c)  That the recommendation to close Burley Willows Day Centre and declare the site surplus, with the stipulation that the site be marketed for the construction of extra care housing, be approved.

 

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill; Cross Gates and Whinmoor; Hyde Park and Woodhouse; Kirkstall;

Portfolio Holder: Executive Member Adult Social Care

Other reasons / organisations consulted

12 week consultation period held with all stakeholders (11th March – 3rd June 2013)

Consultees

Service Users, Relatives, Carers, Staff, Elected Members, MPs, Area Committees, NHS, Trade Unions, Town & Parish Councils

Contact: Anna Clifford, Programme Manager telephone 0113 2478413 Email: anna.clifford@leeds.gov.uk.

Report author: Anna Clifford

Publication date: 14/11/2013

Date of decision: 04/09/2013

Decided at meeting: 04/09/2013 - Executive Board

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