Issue - meetings

To receive a verbal update from the Chief Officer (Social Services)

That the verbal update be noted.

The Chief Officer (Social Services) provided a verbal update on the transfer of the Melrose day service to new care service providers and the closure of the Melrose Day Centre.  He provided background information and context and explained that following discussions with service users and families, agreement was reached that a cohort of 12 individuals/friends would attend the Windmill day service in Buckley and 13 individuals/friends would be supported at Marleyfield house day service. 

The Chief Officer reported that the transfer was successfully undertaken in July 2015 and a review of the arrangements has been undertaken and no issues reported by service users.  The Melrose Centre has been made surplus to Social Services requirements and has been given back to the Council’s Asset Management Team.  There were no staffing redundancies as a result of the closure of the Centre.

RESOLVED:

That the verbal update be noted.