Service Property Priorities 2005/6 for Adult Care Services

1. Service Property Priorities 2005/6for Adult Care Services Presented by Mark Lobban www.hertsdirect.org/property

2. Service Direction - long & short term aims and objectives To promote independence-in respect of all accommodation needs, residential, day services and respite. Ensure accommodation fit for purpose for all client groups but especially Learning Disability, Older people and gypsies To modernise day services- fulfilling lives project , learning disability day services suitability, review of older peoples day services, development of resource centres. Work with partners ,- key aim, includes operation of services and co location Way of working- with partners, mobile working, cooperation with corporate strategy www.hertsdirect.org/property

3. Big property Issues Premises not suitable- residential, registration issues, age and condition of premises, meeting all legislation, require small modern units Capacity issues- need to have the right level of provision in the correct location at the correct price Needs analysis completed for older people and learning disabilities indicates mismatches Finding suitable property-lack of availability in right place, right size right cost Planning issues, cause time and cost delays to projects Energy issues not priority for service www.hertsdirect.org/property

4. Big property Issues Working with partners introduces complexity- legal working agreements including nomination agreements, service level agreements, occupation agreements. Different partners work at different speeds. Large number of properties used by service not directly owned/controlled Properties occupied in partnership that need modernising or to attain (registration) standards. Need to assist partners achieve this. Mental health premises-need to transfer management ,similar to that achieved for learning disability premises. Also need to complete lease arrangements Gypsy sites- need to ensure standards maintained www.hertsdirect.org/property

5. Big property Issues Backlog of repairs and maintenance- lack of funding, age and condition of buildings, end of life issues (eg boilers) Cost of maintenance and replacements Properties subject to heavy use and special requirements, means higher specification or increased maintenance costs Need to maintain DDA compliance and incorporate requirements to planned works Isolated small properties- more costly to manage (group homes) www.hertsdirect.org/property

6. State of all properties from which we deliver services www.hertsdirect.org/property

7. Meeting Property Plan Target 1 www.hertsdirect.org/property

8. Broad areas of priority for action Complete programme of hostel re-provision for learning disability accommodation- 4 successfully completed, 2 more to go Provide more than 40 additional places per annum for people with a learning disability Ensure homes for older people are fit for current requirements and the future Re-provision of unsuitable day services- learning disability day centres to be more community based, removed from industrial sites. Smaller outreach facilities required. Hub and spoke approach Review of older peoples day services Implement resource centres Work with partners to facilitate property requirements- health partners, housing associations, district councils , private and voluntary providers. Maximises resources by bringing in funding , and increases expertise www.hertsdirect.org/property

9. Broad areas of priority for action Cooperation with the way we work project to ensure colocated day centres are accommodated in a suitable fashion- Kennedy gardens, Greenhills, Berkhamsted Ensure accessible services Work with all housing associations and other providers who manage our property Property arrangements with Herts Partnership trust (HPT) to be finalised Implementation of mental health housing review Capital programme and minor works –best use of scarce resources and efficient implementation of agreed programmes www.hertsdirect.org/property

10. Significant actions for individual properties Priority to reprovide Marsh lane day centre Jubilee day centre Balmoral day centre Hornbeams day centre 150 Jupiter Drive (hostel) Little Bushey Lane (hostel) Fulfilling lives next phase – Leydon House, Geddings and Butterwick day centres Elderly persons homes- Newhaven, Richard Cox house, Minsden, The Fairway, Jane Campbell house, Nevetts, Hyde valley, Freeman house www.hertsdirect.org/property

11. Significant actions for individual properties Gypsy sites- three Cherry Trees upgrade facilities Holwell upgrade facilities Transfer of mental health properties to Herts partnership Trust and/or Housing association Review of mental health group homes Day services affected by the way we work –Kennedy gardens, Greenhills, Berkhamsted Sites required for learning disability projects, particularly for high needs provision. www.hertsdirect.org/property

12. Funding Issues Direct capital required- day centre projects match funding issues learning disability projects Assistance to partners- land, capital and revenue Partners can bring in resources-Health funds including LDDF(learning disability development fund), Social housing grant, Revenue /capital trade offs Lease renewals- property charges/ professional fees www.hertsdirect.org/property

13. Funding Issues Repairs and maintenance funding to meet repairs backlog and upgrading required High maintenance required and high cost Level of fees for small works is high www.hertsdirect.org/property

14. Summary & Conclusions Property needs to enable service to meet demand, needs and aspirations Residential accommodation for all client groups needs to be fit for purpose, meet all legislative standards, and meet growing demand. It need not be direct provision, but must have sufficient availability and accessibility. Day services need to be modernised to meet the models of service for now and the future Resources need to be used efficiently and maximised. www.hertsdirect.org/property

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