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Doubleday Lodge

Doubleday Lodge . Consultation 20 September- 13 December 2013. Programme. Background Reasons for Change Provision in Swale The future of care- Extra Care Housing Consultation Proposal Process and timetable Support to those affected by proposals Any questions?. Background.

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Doubleday Lodge

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  1. Doubleday Lodge Consultation 20 September- 13 December 2013

  2. Programme • Background • Reasons for Change • Provision in Swale • The future of care- Extra Care Housing • Consultation Proposal • Process and timetable • Support to those affected by proposals • Any questions?

  3. Background • Families and Social Care (FSC) are reviewing its remaining in-house provision following the Older Person’s Modernisation Programme which commenced in June 2010. • Phase 1 of the programme led to the closure of 6 homes in 2011 • Phase 2 commences 20 September for 12 weeks

  4. Bold Steps Dignity for Individual REASONS FOR CHANGE Value for Money Quality of Care

  5. Provision in Swale Swale 10 mile radius No of beds-629 15 care homes; 6 fully compliant with CQC Standards

  6. Extra Care HousingRegis Gate, Sittingbourne • New scheme opening in September 2014 • Self contained, en-suite accommodation with catering facilities • Community space with lounge, gym and activity rooms • Assisted bathrooms • Care on site 24 hours a day, with flexible hours and types of support offered

  7. Consultation Proposal To close the service and find alternative accommodation for residents in the independent sector

  8. Process and timetable • Consultation period 20 Sept- 13 Dec 2013 • Report on outcome of consultation endDec 2013 • Report to Members January2014 • If closure approved- Implementation period Feb- Sept 2014 No final decision on closure until Members have made their decision in January 2014

  9. Support to residents/family carers • Consultation meetings • One to one meetings with case manager if necessary • Information packs • Email for any questions opfutures@kent.gov.uk • Website address www.kent.gov.uk/opfutures

  10. Support to staff • Staff meetings - HR advice and support line • Trade Union involvement • Information packs • Email for any questions opfutures@kent.gov.uk • Website address www.kent.gov.uk/opfutures

  11. Any questions?

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