Decision details

To create a changing area in Stainforth Youth and SMILE building for people who have personal care needs living in Stainforth and surrounding areas:-

Stainforth and surrounding areas do not have facilities to provide specialist care needs. A changing area with equipment would support people with complex needs in the East area to access facilities in their local community.

Estimated cost of £40k to install a fire escape in order to be compliant with fire and safety regulations at Eden Lodge in order for Doncaster people who have a Learning Disability and/or physical disabilities to attend 24/7 short stay service at the provision:-

Eden Lodge
A lift has been agreed to be installed supporting the 24/7 short stay service to meet the needs of people who have learning/physical disabilities. Fire regulations are insisting a fire escape is installed to ensure the delivery of safe services. Presently there are 144 Doncaster people accessing the 24/7 short stay services. People’s support needs are increasing, requiring facilities for people with a learning/physical disability to stay so their families can have a break. There are limited options in Doncaster, resulting in people having to seek out services out of the area, which are often more expensive.

To agree Capital funding as follows:-
1). Estimated cost of £16k to provide a changing area at Stainforth youth building for people who have complex personal care needs in the East area of Doncaster.
2). Estimated cost of £40k to install a fire escape in order to be compliant with fire and safety regulations at Eden Lodge in order for Doncaster people who have Learning Disability and/or physical disabilities to attend 24/7 short stay service at the provision.
Actual costs for both capital works will be determined on completion.
Stainforth Youth and SMILE building a Doncaster Council asset is wheelchair accessible, has one disabled toilet but lacks an area to support people who have personal care needs requiring equipment. The building comprises of a number of rooms a large main hall, a gym area, which is used by individuals who attend SMILE, youth services and community groups including a youth boxing club, community children’s drama group. SMILE facilitate a number of community events per year to support the community to come together with the main aim to engage with people who may feel isolated.
The building lays itself to have a changing room built adjacent to the disabled toilet.
A one off cost of Approx £16k to build a changing room within the existing building. SMILE services would monitor the area and ensure daily cleaning takes place. Community fund raising will be encouraged to secure funds to replace equipment and decorate when required.
Capital Bid Application approx. Eden Lodge Fire escape £40k costings to be confirmed
Eden Lodge 24/7 short stay for people who have learning & physical disabilities requires a fire escape to meet fire and safety regulations. The fire escape will allow people who have physical disabilities to be supported in the building.

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