What we're trying to achieve – Biggleswade Day Centre for Older People
Consultation closed: Friday, 15 July 2022
Consultation opened: Tuesday, 19 April 2022
A number of options in relation to the future of Biggleswade Day Centre have been considered and evaluated against four important questions. These are:
- improved quality of facilities/services – would the option improve the facilities and activities customers are able to access?
- value for money – would the option represent good value for money, both in the short and longer term?
- minimal disruption – what degree of disruption to the lives of current customers would result from the option in question and what will the impact of this be on their health and wellbeing?
- key components and principles of the enhanced offer – would the option meet the key components and principles agreed in 2017 and summarised below?
Key components
These have been identified as important outcomes that should be achieved through day services for both customers and their relatives/carers.
- meet customer outcomes for social interaction and physical and mental stimulation
- meet carer outcomes for respite and peace of mind
- meet care and support needs
Key principles
These have been developed based on the outcomes identified within the key components and provide an overarching set of principles through which the day services should be delivered.
- promote and maintain independence in a way that is personalised, flexible and responsive
- promote learning in a stimulating and supportive environment
- deliver greater integration and partnership with local communities
- maximise the use of community facilities that can be accessed by older people and adults with disabilities
The options we have considered
We've considered the following options for the future of Biggleswade Day Centre for Older People:
- do nothing – continue to run Biggleswade Day Centre as it is
- refurbish Biggleswade Day Centre so that it meets modern standards
- create a new centre for customers attending Biggleswade Day Centre within Sorrel Gardens and then close Biggleswade Day Centre
- move customers to other Central Bedfordshire Council day centres and then close Biggleswade Day Centre
- commission an independent service and close Biggleswade Day Centre