Agenda item

Development of an Independent Living Wellbeing Centre

Decision:

RESOLVED: that

 

1.            in principle the proposals for the development of an Independent Living Wellbeing Centre to provide sustainable premises for the Joint Equipment Service together with a new Smart House and multidisciplinary Wellbeing Hub, in line with the aims set out in the Ageing Well Strategy be approved.

 

2.            Proceeding to the detailed design stage for the Independent Living and Wellbeing Centre be agreed, and it be noted that the full business case for the development will be the subject of a further Cabinet report.  

Minutes:

 

Cabinet received a report regarding proposals for the development of an Independent Living Wellbeing Centre to further the development of preventative services and to support independent living, as set out in the Council’s Ageing Well Strategy.

 

The Independent Living and Wellbeing Centre comprise of two integrated and complimentary elements:

  • The Joint Equipment Service stores and logistical operations including a new decontamination unit.
  • A Multidisciplinary Hub for both health and social care services, including a new Smart House to demonstrate a range of technology, equipment and home adaptations and to facilitate training.

 

It was noted that the Independent Living Wellbeing Centre will address the critical need of the Joint Equipment Service, for a new building to support the statutory provision of medical equipment and continence products.

 

It was highlighted that, should the proposals for the development of the Independent Living Wellbeing Centre be approved in principle, the project will proceed to the detailed design stage. Final approval for the development will be subject to a Full Business Case and a further Cabinet Report. 

 

 

RESOLVED: that

 

1.              in principle the proposals for the development of an Independent Living Wellbeing Centre to provide sustainable premises for the Joint Equipment Service together with a new Smart House and multidisciplinary Wellbeing Hub, in line with the aims set out in the Ageing Well Strategy be approved.

 

2.              Proceeding to the detailed design stage for the Independent Living and Wellbeing Centre be agreed, and it be noted that the full business case for the development will be the subject of a further Cabinet report.  

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