Older people and their carers in Crewe are benefiting from a £1m investment in specialist dementia care services.
Cheshire East Council has ploughed the funding into Lincoln House Community Support Centre to build on its reputation as a centre of excellence for short-stay and day-care services.
The centrepiece of the project – a purpose-built dementia wing – was officially opened by Cheshire East Deputy Mayor Roger West.
Service users, carers and staff looked on as Councillor West unveiled a commemorative plaque and enjoyed a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities.
The wing features 12 assessment and respite units with en-suite facilities and assistive technology as well as communal areas and a day care facility for 12 people.
Meanwhile, the rest of the centre has benefited from a remodelling and refurbishment of its 32 bedrooms.
Cllr West said: “This modernisation project has created a centre of excellence where people can benefit from comfortable, private accommodation and the latest technology in bright, modern surroundings.
“I would like to thank service users, their carers and staff for their patience during the building works.
“I am sure they will agree that these wonderful new facilities have been worth the wait.”
The plans were developed following consultation with carers and services users in line with the National Dementia Strategy, which outlines the Government’s response to the growing numbers of people affected by the condition.
Cllr Roland Domleo, Cabinet member with responsibilty for adult services, said: “The services provided by our community support centres are vital in helping older people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible and supporting their carers.
“This investment will ensure that Lincoln House can meet the demands and changing expectations of service users in the future, while maintaining the highest standards of care.”
Lincoln House was awarded the maximum grading of three stars – known as excellent status – in a recent report by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, now known as the Care Quality Commission.
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