BRONLLYS HOSPITAL PUBLIC MEETING TO GO AHEAD
Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Bronllys Ward Learn more
by superadmin on 30 September, 2009
What services are being proposed?
The new Health and Social Care facility planned for Builth Wells has taken a major step forward with agreement on the wide range of services that will be based at the scheme.
The multi purpose building will provide 60 en suite bedrooms designed within small self contained homes or units supported by the latest designs and technology. These facilities will provide residential care and nursing support plus more specialist care for older people with dementia support needs.
An exciting new initiative is the inclusion of a 10 person short term and rehabilitation unit that will provide individual support to older people recovering from illness or regaining their independence. Whilst based within the scheme, this service is all about helping people return and stay at home.
Work is underway to see if modern supported housing flats can also be developed within the wider scheme. Present plans include a range of activity rooms, health treatment facilities and clinics, daycare services, a community café and information forums.
Whether GP surgery, optician, dental and pharmacy services also relocate is dependant upon the final location of the new build, so these options are under review.
Further work in October will finalise proposals for which present health, social care and voluntary support services are to be relocated in the new scheme. The key message is that the new centre will be the focus for both the building based and community health and social care services to Builth Wells and district.
Positive news on potential location
Where the new care centre is located is really important with some of the big issues being access, transport, planning, economic benefits and space to build. Therefore finding a site that fits all requirements has proved a major challenge. A detailed land election and consultation process ruled out the Livestock Market as unsuitable, so the latest focus is looking at the Pendre Road and the potential to redevelop the present Brynhyfryd care home site, which is central, has good access and is close to the existing GP surgery.
A specialist independent hydrology survey has recently been completed and indicates that the site should be suitable for the new building in respect of the flood plain issues. Now that this information is complete further work to find out if the site is large enough and suitable to future designs etc is underway.
Following this positive news, the Builth Wells Project Board has decided to formally propose the Pendre Road site as the present preferred location to both Powys County Council and the Local Health Board. Other sites may still have to be considered, but whilst we progress the Pendre Road option, our priority will be to keep the residents in the local area fully informed and consulted.
Working on the Funding & Finances
This exciting and modern care centre will require major funding and therefore a detailed application has been submitted to The Welsh Assembly for a capital grant to help fund the building and development costs.
Getting your Views
Work on the care, building, land and financial aspects is ongoing, so a pubic consultation event is being planned for early in the New Year which will share the final proposals and seek full feedback and views from all concerned. Details to follow.
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