Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
In October 2019, Cabinet approved the
continued direct provision of residential care in Lichfield;
providing 15 beds for countywide use. The existing Hawthorn House
facility is in a poor state of repair and does not offer the best
living environment for residents or value for money for taxpayers.
Investing in a new development for residential services will
support the modernisation of the service and will enable greater
use of technology to empower independence for residents and modern
working practices for staff. The paper will update Cabinet on an
options appraisal undertaken by Officers, seeking approval to
proceed with the recommendation.
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“We want to ensure that people who need care can access it, and that our services are fit for the future. By refurbishing Hawthorn House, we will make sure that adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities can be cared for in an environment that best suits their needs, and in line with the Care Quality Commission’s Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture ethos.
These proposals have been welcomed by parents and carers of the current residents, and will allow them to continue to live together, whilst giving them the care their require.”
Julia Jessel, Cabinet Member for Health and Care |
Reasons for the Decision – To consider proposals to extend and refurbish the Hawthorn House lower building to accommodate up to 15 residents, to ensure that adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities can be cared for in an environment that best suits their needs.
Decision – (a) That the extension and refurbishment of Hawthorn House lower building to accommodate up to 15 residents, as detailed in the report, be approved.
(b) That the disposal of the Hawthorn House upper building, once the new lower building development is complete, be approved.
(c) That authority be delegated to thee Director for Health and Care to procure and award contracts for the construction works.
Report author: Kelly Gray
Publication date: 21/10/2021
Date of decision: 20/10/2021
Decided at meeting: 20/10/2021 - Cabinet
Effective from: 27/10/2021
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