The council has officially scrapped the plan to close the centre. I am drained from this long fight but relieved that our families finally have the security they deserve. Let us stay watchful to ensure they keep their word.
October 2, 2010
Final supporters
We the undersigned believe that Seeleys House in Beaconsfield is special. For its clients Seeleys House is not just a building, it is a caring and secure environment with staff who know and understand them. We are dismayed by the proposals in Buckinghamshire County Council's Having a Good Day consultation document for replacing existing Day Centres by ‘hubs’ and ‘satellites’ catering for a wide range of clients.
Our overriding concern is to ensure that the clients of Seeleys House get the opportunities they deserve in facilities that are fit for purpose. We believe that they get that at Seeleys House, both in the Day Centre and in the Respite Unit. However we have great reservations about ‘hubs’ catering for clients who are physically disabled, for clients who have learning difficulties, for clients who have dementia and for clients who are mentally ill. We believe that in order to provide a safe and stimulating environment for Seeleys’ clients (and for others) the hubs and satellites would have to be substantially larger than the baseline concepts shown so far.
We believe that there is scope to develop the Seeleys site in a way that complements and builds on the excellent work that is done at Seeleys, maintaining and developing existing relationships between clients, staff and families. Therefore we ask that there should be a rethink – develop Seeleys, don’t destroy it.
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Reached 250 supporters
September 7, 2010
September 5, 2010
The days are long and the council keeps moving ahead despite our concerns. We are nearing the target number but the fatigue is setting in for all of us. Please help push this over the line so they cannot ignore us any longer.
Reached 100 supporters
August 29, 2010
8 Comments
My daughter loves coming here, she knows and likes all the staff. If she has to move then she will be miserable and unhappy.
my mum relies on this place for respite care. if this goes there is nowhere else local that can support her needs properly. very worried.
Ridiculous idea to close it. This place is a lifeline for so many people who cant just go anywhere else.
SEELYS IS THE BEST PLACE. DO NOT CLOSE IT.
The staff here are absolute angels. My brother has been going for years and he would be lost without his routine. Leave it alone!
This is a facility second to none. To close it would be a travesty!!
Much to valuable resource to lose.
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The council has officially scrapped the plan to close the centre. I am drained from this long fight but relieved that our families finally have the security they deserve. Let us stay watchful to ensure they keep their word.
October 2, 2010
Final supporters
We the undersigned believe that Seeleys House in Beaconsfield is special. For its clients Seeleys House is not just a building, it is a caring and secure environment with staff who know and understand them. We are dismayed by the proposals in Buckinghamshire County Council's Having a Good Day consultation document for replacing existing Day Centres by ‘hubs’ and ‘satellites’ catering for a wide range of clients.
Our overriding concern is to ensure that the clients of Seeleys House get the opportunities they deserve in facilities that are fit for purpose. We believe that they get that at Seeleys House, both in the Day Centre and in the Respite Unit. However we have great reservations about ‘hubs’ catering for clients who are physically disabled, for clients who have learning difficulties, for clients who have dementia and for clients who are mentally ill. We believe that in order to provide a safe and stimulating environment for Seeleys’ clients (and for others) the hubs and satellites would have to be substantially larger than the baseline concepts shown so far.
We believe that there is scope to develop the Seeleys site in a way that complements and builds on the excellent work that is done at Seeleys, maintaining and developing existing relationships between clients, staff and families. Therefore we ask that there should be a rethink – develop Seeleys, don’t destroy it.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 7, 2010
September 5, 2010
The days are long and the council keeps moving ahead despite our concerns. We are nearing the target number but the fatigue is setting in for all of us. Please help push this over the line so they cannot ignore us any longer.
Reached 100 supporters
August 29, 2010
8 Comments
This is a vital facility for the families of those with disabilities. Families cannot cope fulltime, Seeleys gives them a much needed break
My daughter loves coming here, she knows and likes all the staff. If she has to move then she will be miserable and unhappy.
my mum relies on this place for respite care. if this goes there is nowhere else local that can support her needs properly. very worried.
Ridiculous idea to close it. This place is a lifeline for so many people who cant just go anywhere else.
SEELYS IS THE BEST PLACE. DO NOT CLOSE IT.
The staff here are absolute angels. My brother has been going for years and he would be lost without his routine. Leave it alone!
This is a facility second to none. To close it would be a travesty!!
Much to valuable resource to lose.
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This is a vital facility for the families of those with disabilities. Families cannot cope fulltime, Seeleys gives them a much needed break