Spades in the ground as work begins to modernise dementia day care facilities in Kirklees
Work has officially begun to build new day care facilities that will enable residents living with dementia and their carers to access vital day care support.
The old Knowl Park House building on Crowlees Road, Mirfield has been demolished and groundworks are underway in preparation for a new modern facility.
Sod cutting ceremony
Today (26 October), Councillor Musarrat Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care was on site to witness the first dig or ‘sod cutting’ by construction company Tilbury Douglas.
Dementia-friendly design
The new facility incorporates dementia design features, which give maximum flexibility and are fully inclusive. This is being done as part of the council’s wider work with The University of Stirling Dementia Services Design Centre (DSDC).
Zones and flexibility
The new, single storey facility will include zones for wellbeing, home therapy and activities. There will also be outdoor space that will house a potting shed and a greenhouse. The space will be flexible to accommodate the physical disability, sensory and mobility needs of the people who use these services.
Councillor Musarrat Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care said:
“I am delighted that work is now starting to build this much needed facility for residents living with dementia.
This is an investment in the wellbeing of our vulnerable and elderly residents. The new dementia day care facility will be a vital space that will support service users to live well for longer, whilst providing much needed daily respite for carers.”
Completion is planned for winter 2023.
Further information
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