Agenda item

To note the responses to the consultations carried out and the equality impact analysis.

To consider the information within the report and appendices and to agree to adopt the proposal to develop a disabilities hub at Southwark.

Comments contained within the report from the director of law and democracy were tabled. These comments were contained within the report circulated in advance of the meeting and were not changed, but due to formatting issues were tabled for clarification purposes.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the responses to the consultation conducted between 26 June 2017 and 7 August 2017 on the proposal to develop a ‘Disabilities Hub’ for people in Southwark as set out in the report and in Appendix 1 of the report be noted.

2.  That the responses to the further consultation conducted between 19 September 2017 and 17 October 2017 on the proposal to develop a disabilities hub for people in Southwark and the ending of the lease for Queens Road day centre as set out in this report and in Appendix 2 of the report be noted.

3.  That the equality impact analysis set out in Appendix 3 of the report be noted.

4.  That the proposal to develop a disabilities hub at the Southwark Resource Centre including the provision of structured day services for people with learning disabilities at the Southwark Resource Centre be adopted.

5.  That it be noted that the development of the disability hub is likely to result in the services provided by the Camden Society at Queens Road day centre no longer being required; and that a subsequent report will consider the future use of the building at Queens Road and the proposal to use it for Southwark services and staff.

6.  That it be noted that individual service users assessments for all existing Queens Road service users have identified that all needs can be met via alternative provision and services in Southwark, including services to be provided by the disabilities hub, Riverside day center and other community based support.

7.  That it be noted that the council has offered the Camden Society a new 20-year lease on the Riverside day centre,in Bermondsey, so that they can continue day centre provision for people with learning disabilities in Southwark.