Issue - decisions

(i)  To consider the responses received during a public consultation into the future of Woodside Lodge conducted between 24 July and 23 October 2014, outlined in Appendix 1.

(ii)  To close Woodside Lodge when all of its current residents have been supported to move to suitable alternative care settings.

(iii)  To note that the needs of current residents will be thoroughly reviewed prior to and following their moves to ensure that these needs continue to be met and to minimise any impact on their wellbeing.

(iv)  If the proposals are agreed to undertake a 45 day consultation with affected staff with a view to minimising or avoiding compulsory redundancies.

(v)  To note that a full appraisal of the buildings and site will be commissioned to inform options for their future use or disposal.

(vi)  To delegate authority to the Director, People following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care to do anything necessary to give effect to the proposals in this report.