A scheme geared toward serving to individuals to reside independently at home for longer will open subsequent week in South Tyneside.
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Borrowdale House in South Shields, which was beforehand a sheltered housing facility, will now be utilized by individuals discharged from hospital who want further assist earlier than going again home.
In addition to reablement remedy and assistive know-how, individuals may also have access to private care and assist to assist them get better and regain their independence.
The transfer is consistent with the Council’s ‘home-first method to grownup social care following suggestions from residents who mentioned they wished to reside properly at home, relatively than go into residential care.
It additionally permits the Council to ship on its ambition of serving to to maintain individuals wholesome and properly all through their lives.
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Councillor Ruth Berkley, Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence, mentioned: “This is about giving individuals the correct assist in the correct place on the proper time which can lead to sooner hospital discharges and higher outcomes all spherical.
“We know from comparable schemes at Thomas Bell House and Blenkinsop Court that when persons are discharged to an enabling surroundings, they regain the abilities wanted for impartial residing much more simply.
“I want to thank all of the earlier residents who moved out of Borrowdale House to permit this scheme to progress, it’s a lot appreciated.”
One resident who used to reside at Borrowdale is 63-year-old Steve Wilkes He moved to a bungalow in Whitburn and is delighted to be residing there.
Mr Wilkes, who works as a provide instructor, mentioned: “I used to be so completely satisfied after I noticed the bungalow, I mentioned ‘sure’ earlier than we even obtained inside.
“I doubt I’d have gotten a bungalow with out the adjustments at Borrowdale. It was very serendipitous, I’m fortunate that it occurred actually.”
He added: “It’s additionally good to know the adjustments have occurred for a great purpose to assist individuals popping out of hospital as that is very a lot wanted.”
