P-04-501 Day Centres for the elderly in Wales to be made statutory – Petitioner to Committee, 09.09.15

Dear Kayleigh,

Thank you for your e-mail of Sept. 3rd.

We appreciate all your efforts, to date, regarding our petition.

In making Day Centres a Statutory provision would ensure the standard of care throughout Wales

would be maintained.  In Aberystwyth, we have experienced deterioration in Day Care provision by the decision of the Local Authority.  At present, the Residential Homes are under threat, - some have day care facilities.  Day care facilities offer socializing, respite care, for the unpaid carer, in a safe environment, and a balanced meal.  Medical issues could be addressed by medically trained staff in a friendly atmosphere.

Caring in the home does not address loneliness, and does not encourage socializing.

Statistics show that Ceredigion have the highest Winter death rate in Wales.

Many thanks,

Martin Shewring

Chair SPADCC.