Steel signing another step forward in new Kirklees dementia day care build
Work to build a new dementia day care facility is continuing at pace. A steel signing ceremony took place this morning (06 April) marking another milestone in the build at Knowl Park House in Mirfield.
Signing the steel
Attendees Saf Bhuta, Head of Service for In-House Provision; Jenny Summerscales, Team Leader and carer Anne Humpleby with daughter Debbie signed the steel frame. Anne’s husband, Albert, is receiving dementia day care support from the council.
What will be inside?
The new, single storey building 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.
Richard Parry, Strategic Director for Adults and Health said:
“This is an investment in the wellbeing of our vulnerable and elderly residents and is a key project in the council’s capital plan for Adult Social Care that will enable residents living with dementia to access vital day care support.
“The new dementia day care facility will be a vital space using the latest assistive technology to support service users to live well for longer, whilst providing much needed daily respite for carers.”
Dementia friendly design
Set for completion in Winter 2023/24, the new Knowl Park House facility will incorporate dementia design features, which give maximum flexibility and are fully inclusive. This is being done in line with the council’s wider work with The University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Design Centre (DSDC).
Paul Ellenor, Regional Director for Tilbury Douglas said:
“We are delighted to be working with Kirklees Council to deliver the new dementia daycare centre. Signing the steel marks a key milestone in the construction of the new building, which will transform dementia care and is already providing work opportunities for the local community.”
Find out more
Read more about Knowl Park House.