Agenda item

To consider a report by the Director of Adult Social Services which  outlines the Better Lives vision, in which a review of the Council owned care homes and day centres had been completed and proposals developed that revise the current service model and, if implemented would lead to the decommission of one facility within the north east (outer) area. 

(Report attached)

The Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report which outlined the Better Lives Vision, in which a review of the Council owned Care Homes and Day Centres had been completed and proposals developed that revise the current service and model and, if implemented would lead to the decommission of one facility within the Outer North East Area Area

The report identified that Primrose Hill was the facility most likely to be decommissioned with residents being transferred to services of their choice already available in the area

Sandie Keen, Director of Adult Social Care, presented the report and responded to Members’ comments and queries

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report

In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:

·  Had adequate consultation been undertaken?

·  Approximately 1000 surplus beds were available throughout the city but there was a lack of provision in the Wetherby area

·  Alternative options for residents of Primrose Hill were not forthcoming

·  Wetherby Manor currently had no vacancies

·  22 people were in residence at Primrose Hill

·  Should the decision be taken to close Primrose Hill Care Home, it would be decommissioned over a period of time, to allow residents to find alternative options.

·  Previous briefing meetings suggested that Wetherby Manor could accommodate Primrose Hill residents but this now appears not to be the case, because there is no availability in the area

·  Options around choice in the local area are not possible at this time but residents may wish to explore other options: - such as moving out of the area for example.

·  The definition of “The Area” lacks clarity

In drawing the discussion to a conclusion the Chair said that consultation was carried out on the basis that places would be available in Wetherby Manor that appears to be not the case, resulting in a lack of provision in the Wetherby area.

It was the opinion of the Area Committee that the consultation undertaken about the proposed decommissioning of Primrose Hill Care Home is required to be re-visited.

RESOLVED –

(i)  To note the consultation process to implement the recommendations of the Executive Board held on 15^th February 2013

(ii)  That the matter be referred back to the Executive Board with a request for the consultation around the proposed decommissioning of Primrose Hill Care Home is re-visited.