Issue - meetings
RESIDENTIAL CARE: UPDATE ON MODERNISATION OF OLDER PEOPLES' SERVICES (2005 - 2015)
Meeting: 20/07/2010 - Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Item 25)
25 RESIDENTIAL CARE UPDATE ON MODERNISATION OF OLDER PEOPLES SERVICES PDF 67 KB
To receive a report on the modernisation of older peoples services.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Adult Health and Social Care outlined the content of the report. It was reported that:-
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The Commissioning Manager reported that:-
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In response to questions from members of the panel it was reported that although Frank Cowl House was very important to the people of Devonport and formed a part of the community the users of the service came from across the city and a city wide consultation was appropriate.
Agreed that:-
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Meeting: 13/07/2010 - Cabinet (Item 26)
26 RESIDENTIAL CARE: UPDATE ON MODERNISATION OF OLDER PEOPLES' SERVICES 2005 - 2015 PDF 66 KB
CMT Lead Officer: Director for Community Services
Additional documents:
- Residential Care Update on Modernisation of Older Peoples' Services (2005 - 2015), item 26 PDF 83 KB
Minutes:
The Director for Community Services submitted a written report.
Agreed -
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that consultation with users and carers (using advocacy services where appropriate) and dedicated social work professionals about residential provision in the City and the use of Frank Cowl House for this purpose is commenced. Their views will be taken into account regarding any decisions concerning the de-commissioning of Frank Cowl House and the re-provision of alternative services;
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to begin consultation with staff about the use of Frank Cowl House;
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to offer residents of Frank Cowl House as part of the consultation first choice of the extra care accommodation developed in Devonport;
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to work with all users / carers and the long-stay residents of Frank Cowl House on an individual basis to listen to their views and ensure that appropriate service provision is in place to meet their needs;
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that the results of consultations in relation to Frank Cowl House are reviewed at Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Panel and that they are asked to review the proposal at the beginning of the consultation and review the outcomes prior to them being presented to Cabinet;
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to put plans in place to consult at Stirling House with users and carers and follow the same process as outlined in number five;
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to explore partnerships to re-provide an improved facility for Dementia care and similarly to consult with users and carers adopting the same approach as outlined above;
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to invite the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Panel to visit the units as part of the scrutiny process. |