Decision details

Cllr Roger Wilson, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, (Commissioning), sought approval for the proposed closures of Southfield House Care Home, Stroud, and Wyatt House Care Home, Stroud and to undertake consultation on the impact of the closures.  

Having considered all of the information, including known proposals, alternative options and reasons for recommendations, Cabinet noted the report and,

RESOLVED to:

1.    Approve the closure of Southfield House Care Home, Stroud.

2.    Agree that any capital receipts arising from the disposal of Southfield House Care Home will be ring-fenced for future developments for older people in the County.

3.    Delegate authority to the Director of Integration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Commissioning, to:  

i)             Consult with residents and families of Southfield House Care Home on the impact of and arrangements for the closure of the care home.

ii)            Facilitate moving the residents to an alternative care home that will meets their needs.

4.    Approve the closure of Wyatt House Care Home.

5.    Agree that any capital receipts arising from the disposal of the properties will be ring-fenced for future developments for older people in the County.

6.    Delegate authority to the Director of Integration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Commissioning to:  

i)             Consult with residents and their families of Wyatt House on the impact of and arrangements for the closure of the care home.

ii)            Facilitate moving the residents to an alternative care home that will meet their needs.