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Day Centres Consultation - Professionals and Stakeholders Survey
This consultation proposes to deliver better value within Shropshire Council's in-house day services. The proposals to achieve this are:
Proposal 1: Close the Day Centre service at Helena Lane (the building will remain open and is used for other services).
Proposal 2: Transfer the Aquamira Day Centre service to Abbots Wood (excluding the hydrotherapy pool) and offer those using the site support at Abbots Wood or another location if appropriate.
Proposal 3: Explore the re-shaping of some Day Centre support to modernise the offer and enhance outcomes for individuals.
The proposals above are based on detailed analysis and the aim of making the Council’s in-house day centres more sustainable and suitable for the longer-term needs of adults with learning disabilities and older people.
Any service changes and reductions are difficult, and public feedback is now required to aid decision making by councillors. No decisions have yet been made. Please share your feedback using this survey. If you would like to share comments further you may also email
TellUs@shropshire.gov.uk
or write to us at:
Tell Us, Feedback and Insight Team
The Guildhall
Frankwell Quay
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 8HQ
How did you find out about this consultation?
Shropshire Council internal news (promotion to Shropshire Council staff)
Shropshire Council newsroom or website
Shropshire Council email or newsletter
Local media e.g. local newspaper or radio
Local newsletter or via group membership
Social media – Shropshire Council
Social media - Other
From my local councillor
Word mouth e.g. neighbour, friend, family
Other (please specify)
How are you responding to this survey? Please select the option that best applies below:
Day Opportunities (Shropshire Council)
Day Opportunities provider
Shropshire Council – Other
NHS
Housing or Supported Living Provider
Voluntary or community sector group or organisation
Town or parish council
A local partnership body or network
Other professional within an interest
As a local business
As a partnership or local network
Prefer not to day
Other (please specify)
If you are responding on behalf of an organisation and would like your response to be acknowledged within the consultation report, please name your organisation/group/business below:
Do you specialise in working to support any particular user groups? (Please select all that apply)
Learning disabilities
People with limited mobility or additional access needs
Autism
Older adults
Other (please specify)
Do you work at or provide support at a Day Centre in Shropshire?
Yes
No, I have another professional interest
Overall, how well do you feel Shropshire Council’s Day Centres are delivering the following outcomes?
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Assessment of needs and support planning
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Overcoming communication barriers
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Emotional support, time to listen and undertake reviews
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Focus on teaching independence
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Finding opportunities for volunteering
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Arranging help for skills development/paid work
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Arranging time in the community
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Health promotion activities
Very effectively
Effectively
Neither effectively or ineffectively
Ineffectively
Very ineffectively
Considering the proposed changes to the 2 day centres, what is your overall view?
Support
Oppose
Don't know
Proposal 1:
To close the Day Centre Service based at Helena Lane
Support
Oppose
Don't know
Proposal 2
: To transfer the Aquamira Day Centre service to a new location (e.g. Abbots Wood) and close the Aquamira building including hydrotherapy pool
Support
Oppose
Don't know
Please explain your views below (if your comments relate only to one of the centres, please describe which).
Shropshire Council has carried out an Equalities and Social Inclusion Health Impact Assessment, do you anticipate any other impact or risks of the proposals? Please describe any issues you would like Shropshire Council to consider below.
Do you/your organisation provide any services that support people with learning disabilities, older adults and those who benefit from day opportunities? If yes, please select all activities/services provided below.
Access to employment
Volunteering
Social inclusion and befriending
Outdoor activities
Skills
Arts and cultural activities
Personal support such as life skills and independence
Leisure and exercise
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supported Living
Online information or discussion groups
Other (please specify)
If you are a service provider, can you offer alternative support to any individuals and their carers/families impacted by the proposals? If yes, please describe below (Helena Lane is in Ludlow and Aquamira in Shrewsbury). Please consider any opportunities you feel viable e.g. service transfer to a new provider, new/different service at same location, income generating provision etc.
What future aspirations do you have for improving and modernising day opportunities provision in Shropshire? Please add any suggestions and ideas.
How effective are supported employment options currently within Shropshire (for men, women and all age groups for adults)?
Very effective
Effective
Neither effective or ineffective
Ineffective
Very ineffective
Don’t know
Thinking specifically about supported employment. Are you aware of any good practice models or opportunities that do not currently exist in Shropshire?
If you have any alternative suggestions to the proposals set out, that would help Shropshire Council meet needs whilst achieve savings and better value for money, please explain below:
Please use the space below for any other comments or suggestions you may have.
