Diagrama Foundation, a Kent based charity, is now successfully managing the Astley Centre as part of a new contract delivering Day Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
The news that Diagrama are operating the Council’s Learning Disabilities Complex Needs Day Service follows the Executive decision to award an initial five-year contract, with the opportunity to extend it for three further years, with an estimated value of £8 million over the life of the contract. The appointment builds on Diagrama’s strong track record in Bromley, where it has successfully delivered an award-winning Supported Living Service since April 2021.
Councillor Diane Smith, Executive Councillor for Adult Care and Health said, “We are pleased to be working with the Diagrama Foundation to help deliver these much-valued services. I know the team have been working hard to ensure that there is continuity of care and support as we seek to continue to deliver high-quality support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.”
David McGuire, Chief Executive of Diagrama Foundation, said, “We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver these important day services in Bromley. Our priority will be to ensure continuity for the people who currently attend, their families and the staff. From there, we will focus on co-production, working closely with service users, staff and family members to develop the service, ensuring that people’s views, preferences, strengths and wishes help shape future plans.”
To find out more about the support Diagrama Foundation offers www.diagramafoundation.org.uk and to learn more about Astley email at astley@diagrama.org.uk.
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About Diagrama Foundation - Diagrama Foundation is a Kent based charity that supports vulnerable children, young people and adults to live their best life.
Diagrama has a Supported Living Service across Bromley and Mid Sussex, three homes for adults with learning disabilities in Orpington, an eight-bed care home for adults with learning disabilities in West Sussex with a Community Services Programme a fifty-bed care home for the elderly with nursing and dementia needs in Essex, and a fostering and adoption service in the southeast.
For media enquiries, please contact Andrew Rogers, Head of Public Affairs, on 020 8461 7670 or email andrew.rogers@bromley.gov.uk