Have your say on plans to move Ampthill care service to Houghton Regis hub
People are being asked to give their feedback on council plans to close its Ampthill reablement site and bring services together in one centre in Houghton Regis.
Central Bedfordshire Council has proposed moving its short-term care services for people who need support with skills to live independently to the Redwood Reablement Suite – shutting Evergreen and bringing the services together in a single location.
The services help adults avoid going into hospital or allow them to regain their independence following a stay in hospital.
The council currently has six beds at the Ampthill site and eight in the Houghton Regis suite.
Cllr Mark Smith, executive member for adult social care, said: “By centralising services at All Saints View it makes better use of a purpose-built facility for reablement and allows us to increase our capacity to offer people more options to access Home First and other community-based services.
“These options have shown to be more effective and successful. This leaves bed-based support available for people who really need it the most.”
The council claims the move would reduce the number of empty beds and more closely match current demand.
Cllr Smith continued: “It’s important to give us your views on this proposal even if you haven't or don't think you will use the service. It could be something you or a loved one may need in the future.”
Feedback will be considered before a final decision is made.