What are the proposals for Townsend Day Centre trying to achieve?
A number of options in relation to the future of Townsend 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 people are able to access?
- value for money – would the option represent good value for money– both in the short and longer term?
- less disruption – what degree of disruption to the lives of current people 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, summarised below?
Key components
These have been identified as important outcomes that should be achieved through day services for both the people we support and their relatives/representatives:
- meet people’s 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 which 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