Council takes over running of Glynneath care home

The council says that in addition to continuing to provide long-term residential care at the home, it will also introduce a new 12-bed residential reablement service for adults.

The reablement service will provide short-term support, typically lasting up to six weeks. It is designed to help individuals regain independence in their daily activities following illness or being in hospital. The Council’s Reablement Team, consisting of therapy and support staff, will work with people to support their recovery and enable them to return to their own homes as independently as possible.

As part of the changes, the Council’s Digital Enablement Team will be based at the home, showcasing how technology can assist those recovering from illness. This will include technology such as fall detectors, smart home appliance management, and lifeline response services, all aimed at helping individuals regain confidence and independence.

Trem y Glyn was previously run by social housing and care & support provider Pobl, formally known as Gwalia, who entered into a contract in 2011 with the council to to build four new homes in the areas of Neath, Port Talbot, Glynneath and Cymmer to replace the existing care homes in those areas.

Two of the Care Homes were subsequently developed; Llys y Seren in Port Talbot in 2015, and Plas Bryn Rhosyn in Neath in 2016.

The council negotiated several changes to the contract in 2016 including to cease the development of a new care home in Glynneath and to close Trem y Glyn by 31 March 2022

The council subsequently voted to extend Pobl’s contract to continue running Trem y Glyn until 31 March 2025. This new decision will secure the building and staff’s future the council have said.

Councillor Jo Hale, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services & Health, said: “The decision to combine long-term residential care with short-term reablement is the best way to retain a much-loved local care home in Glynneath.

“The staff working at the home will maintain their roles, and jobs will remain secure, providing continuity of care and stability for all involved.

“Plus, the introduction of a reablement service will offer much-needed support to people as they transition back to independent living, strengthening our commitment to high-quality adult social care in Neath Port Talbot.”

(Lead image: Neath Port Talbot Council)

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