Proposals to upgrade adult day care facilities in partnership with Age Concern Orpington and District are moving ahead, with plans for a new purpose built centre.
A bespoke centre is envisaged to come forward in 2027 as part of proposals to extend the Blenheim Children and Family Centre (BCFC), with the agreement of Age Concern Orpington, who have helped shape the design based on what is needed to deliver person centred activities and support for older people. The Blenheim Centre, in Orpington is close to the Saxon Centre, from which Age Concern Orpington currently operates.
Councillor Diane Smith, Executive Councillor for Adult Care and Health said, “I am delighted that the council has agreed a way forward with Age Concern Orpington and District, which will mean that they are able to support the excellent person-centred activities that so many residents have enjoyed and valued over the years.”
Catherine Bentley, Chair of Trustees of Age Concern Orpington and District, said on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and staff and volunteers at the Saxon Day Centre “As a small, not-for-profit charity, we appreciate the opportunity to work with the council to develop a modern, purpose designed facility, that will enable us to continue our over 40 year mission to offer care and activities to older members of the local community: promoting social interaction; and supporting the wellbeing of individuals and their families, who enjoy and benefit from the services we provide.”
The news follows an agreement last month, with the council granting a new 10 year lease to operate at the new facilities which are expected to come forward. The plans remain subject to the outcome of the planning application, which is due to be assessed at the Plans-Sub Committee on Thursday.
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