Plans for a new recovery facility proposed by Dorset council under review

Dorset Council Announces Plans for £80m Reablement Centre

Dorset Council has earmarked up to £80 million from its capital account for the development of a modern, fit-for-purpose reablement centre. The proposed centre, planned to be built on the Dorset Country Hospital site near Bridport and Damers Road, is a significant step in addressing the lack of therapeutic recovery services in the county following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The announcement follows the local authorities decision last year to prioritise actions to address this issue. The centre's development builds on work already progressed to support residents who are discharged from hospital or recovering at home.

The centre aims to increase the capacity for recovery and rehabilitation care, a critical need in the county where the lack of suitable bedded rehabilitation services means that too many people must stay in long-term care or return to hospital. However, returning to hospital isn't much of an option due to the current lack of hospital beds.

The 80-bed reablement centre, proposed in a development presented to the local authority in Dorchester, is the first development of a programme to ensure Dorset Council has the required care capacity. The centre is expected to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services, helping residents regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

While the news may not directly involve everyone, it is a significant step forward in ensuring that Dorset residents have access to the care they need when they need it. The council's commitment to improving healthcare services is commendable and highlights their dedication to the well-being of their constituents.

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