Agenda item

Report of the Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Recommendations:-

1.    That the contents of the report be noted and approval be given to the recommended option for the Council to continue to provide a respite service from the new location at Conway Crescent as set out in the report.

2.    That the proposed service of notice on the current provider within the terms of the contract to terminate the block contract for Learning Disability residential respite beds be noted.

Consideration was given to a report which proposed that the Council utilise two newly developed detached properties at Conway Crescent, East Herringthorpe to provide an alternative respite offer for up to eight people per day at any one time.

It was reported that one of the buildings had been developed to be autism friendly and the other with equipment for people with physical care and support needs, such as a ceiling track hoist.  This would provide a more effective and inclusive provision. The Conway Crescent properties would potentially enable a respite offer to a wider range of people, who previously could not always use the Councils in-house respite facilities due to access issues.

Members noted that the proposal for Conway Crescent was part of a range of options that support the principles of My Front Door, in offering personalised, flexible care and support to meet individual needs for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism. The Conway Crescent services would:

·         support unpaid carers

·         support people in receipt of care and support to have a ‘good day’

·         enable people in receipt of care and support to realise their potential and develop life skills

Resolved:-

1.    That the contents of the report be noted and approval be given to the recommended option for the Council to continue to provide a respite service from the new location at Conway Crescent as set out in the report.

2.    That the proposed service of notice on the current provider within the terms of the contract to terminate the block contract for Learning Disability residential respite beds be noted.