Provision of Services and Respite Care for Disabled Children
Decision:
The Cabinet approved, subject to Council
approving its addition to the capital programme, the proposal to
refurbish the Patrixbourne Unit as a residential respite unit which
would provide a much needed facility for disabled children.
The Cabinet recommended to Council that this scheme be added to the
approved capital programme for 2004/2005.
The Cabinet agreed to ensure that information is provided to local
residents to inform them about the proposed new use of the
Patrixbourne Unit.
The Cabinet noted that the joint children's services task group
would consider the options for improving the service's ability to
meet the increased demand. These options would include how the
service might engage with the youth service, schools and other
partners to help improve the quality of life for Patrixbourne
residents.