East Lothian Council gives care home assurances
The diverse needs of adult social care across East Lothian have been taken into account as East Lothian Council set its budget this week.
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Councillor Donald Grant, explained: “The Abbey Care Home in North Berwick provides both long term and respite care for those who require it and is a hugely valued local resource. The council is currently carrying out a review on the respite services provided to ensure that the service continues to meet the standards required by professional care inspectorate. It is a popular choice for many for longer term care and I would like to assure residents, families and staff that the council is continuing to invest in the Abbey so that it can continue to provide the highest quality of care.”
“The council-managed care homes of Eskgreen and Greenfield Park, which are both situated in Musselburgh, also provide the highest quality of provision. The council is currently seeking to extend the lease of Greenfield Park for another 18 months which means that residents will have a smooth transition when they move to the new Fa’side care home in Tranent, due to open in Autumn 2014.”
“Fa’side is a new, purpose built care facility which will offer some of the best facilities anywhere in Scotland. The day centre will combine the best of social care and health services to assist elderly people to remain in their own homes and communities for as long as they wish. Another new day centre is currently under construction in Gullane and complements health services in the coastal towns and villages.”
“The needs and wishes of our service users and families are at the heart of our service provision and management. Whilst the council will continue to review care provision across the county this is to ensure that our services remain both efficient and appropriate. I am personally disappointed that some of the most vulnerable residents in our communities may have been upset by speculation and rumours. East Lothian has a growing population and is the choice location for many to set up home or to retire to. As the local authority we not only welcome this but also recognise our responsibilities to support and assist the diverse needs of all, but particularly the vulnerable, in our society.”
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