We call upon the executive or executive member to reconsider the decision to close Welby until such time that carers are assured that alternative arrangements for respite are available, appropriate and of a satisfactory standard.

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the allocation of personal budgets was supported

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some clients had yet to have an accurate assessment

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there had been restricted timescales for the consultative process

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there were concerns on the category of care 

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IT equipment and staff training were not yet in place

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a plea from an adult with learning difficulties would be passed to Councillor Monahan (Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care)

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places at guest houses were not appropriate for this use

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it was accepted that Welby was unsuitable for future care needs

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the Task and Finish Group had scrutinised the proposals and found that there were alternative arrangements which were appropriate and of a good standard

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only three regular users had not reached their final assessment

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arrangements were being finalized for two people with regard to short breaks