Issue - meetings

Recommendations

i)               That Executive notes the opportunities for a new extra care scheme to be developed in Malton.

ii)              That Executive notes the strategic market development plans for community-based care and support for adults to meet emerging and changing needs of people. 

iii)             That Executive notes the sustainability issues at Cauwood Day Service in Malton impacting on the ability of the service to support the care and support needs of the local community.

iv)             That Executive approves the intention to close Cauwood Day Service in Malton in order to re-provide in local alternative community-based solutions for people in Ryedale and surrounding areas, and free up the site for a potential Extra Care Scheme.

Considered – A report of the Corporate Director Health and Adult Services providing an update on development of an Extra Care Housing scheme in the Malton and Ryedale area and sustainability issues at Cauwood Day service in Malton.  The report outlined strategic proposals for adult care provision in Ryedale, including the future of Cauwood Day Service.

The Leader, Councillor Carl Les, referred to an email letter he had received from Mrs Caroline Garrod, which he had circulated to all Members.

The Executive Member for Health and Adult Services, Councillor Michael Harrison, introduced the report and acknowledged significant concern among service users, families and staff, particularly regarding the proposed closure of Cauwood Day Service. He stated that having reflected on representations received, he would not support a decision at this stage and proposed instead that a full consultation be undertaken.

Caroline Garrod made a public statement on behalf of service users at Cauwood Day Service as detailed at Minute 886.  Councillors Keane Duncan and Lindsay Burr, local division members, made representations at the meeting in support of retention of Cauwood emphasising the importance of the service to the community and requesting further consultation with families and staff before any decisions were taken.

Resolved (unanimously)

That, whilst noting the contents of the report, the Executive supports making a decision on the Cauwood Day Service only after consultation with the adults who use the service, their families and the colleagues who provide the care.