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Plas yr Ywen (Holywell Extra Care)

Meeting: 21/01/2021 - Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Item 29)

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Decision:

That the Committee notes the progress of the Plas yr Ywen Extra Care Scheme and the operational timeframe.

Minutes:

The Senior Manager Integrated Services and Lead Adults introduced the report to update on progress with the new £8.5 million extra care facility in Holywell.  She advised that whilst the facility had been due to open in March 2020, fire regulations had changed prior to the opening and this had required further work being undertaken to meet new regulations.  In addition Covid-19 had created additional challenges, thus lengthening the time taken to complete the development. The facility will offer 55 spacious apartments with a number being allocated to people with Dementia.  She added that Plas yr Ywen has a new smart digital solution being used in the scheme (the Appello Living Hub) which included features such as digital emergency alarm, voice and video calling, notifications, video door entry, telecare compatibility and smart home connectivity. The benefits for staff included call records and 7 day histories, pendant device management, battery life alerts and notifications.

 

The Senior Manager  advised that whilst lettings were full last March, some people allocated a place no longer required it for a range of reasons. She provided reassurance that there were 45 applications and people would be moved in as soon as practicable.  The aim was to adhere to the one-third high level need, one-third medium level and one-third not yet needing support.  Recruited staff had been redeployed to other work areas to provide care, e.g. Ty Treffynnon.  The opening date will be reviewed in February with a view to opening in mid-March depending on lockdown measures.


Councillor Dave Mackie  expressed his thanks to the  Senior Manager Integrated Services, Lead Adults  and her team for their sterling work. The Chair concurred with Councillor Mackie’s comments and thanked the Senior Manager and her team for their achievements during the current challenging times.

 

The Chief Officer Social Services welcomed the positive comments from Members.  He referred to the Council Plan and commented on how provision was being increased to ensure Flintshire was a leading provider within the County and  said the Council Plan signalled a commitment to extend in-house  provision further in the future.   The Chair welcomed the comments by the Chief Officer and said she hoped the Council would continue to build extra care facilities in the future suggesting that areas such as Penyffordd,  Broughton, and other areas were not catered for at the current time.  

                       

The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor David Wisinger                  and seconded by Councillor Gladys Healey.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Committee notes the progress of the Plas yr Ywen Extra Care Scheme and the operational timeframe.