Care homes consultation starts today
Consultation over the future of two Llanelli care homes will begin today. Carmarthenshire County Council is formally seeking the views of residents, their families, and staff, in relation to Caemaen and St Paul’s residential care homes. The authority is proposing to remodel care provision across the county, improving facilities, providing more flexible services and giving older people more housing choices. The consultation stage follows the recommendations of a cross party task and finish group, which were accepted by the Joint Housing and Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee and executive board. Consultation will take place throughout October and November – the first meetings taking place at St Paul’s today (October 12) and at Caemaen tomorrow. Responses will be considered and analysed to inform the final version of a discussion document on flexible care and housing choices for older people. A final decision on the future of Caemaen and St Paul’s will be made by full council. Cll...