Purpose

Cabinet to consider and decide on options for the future of Wellington House Day Centre for adults with learning disabilities. This decision follows the outcome of the formal consultation process in relation to the proposal to close the day centre as part of budget proposals.

Decision

1. That Cabinet approves the closure of Wellington House Day Centre following a carefully managed transition of all current service users to 109 access alternative day provision in the external provider market to ensure that all Wellington House service users receive equivalent day support and care which meets their assessed needs.
2. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Homes and Adult Social Care, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health and Adult Social Care, to take all necessary actions to give effect to the above recommendation.