As part of our commitment to clear communication, we have updated colleagues and written to residents to let them know the latest information.
Cabinet member for adult care Councillor Joss Barnes said:
“I’m pleased to announce that we’re working with a provider on the future operation of Ada Belfield Centre. It’s very early days in the negotiations but we wanted to make sure our residents and their families, along with our valued colleagues, were kept informed of what was happening.
“Their wellbeing is our top priority and I recognise it’s been an uncertain time for them since the decision was made in 2024, and I thank them for their patience. We’re cautiously optimistic and as soon as we have more information we’ll let them know, keeping them informed along the way.”
Only providers registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and with experience and expertise in the running of registered residential care or nursing homes to a good or outstanding standard, were considered.
We offered a commercial lease for the whole site, including the care home and library. The library will be unaffected by any new leasing arrangements and will continue to operate.
Councillor Barnes said the council was working through the details with the company and as the home was due to be transferred as a going concern, there weren’t expected to be any changes to the day-to-day care for residents.
“We’re confident that the staff who support our residents now - people they know and trust – will move with them to the new provider so that their care and relationships remain consistent”.
He thanked the residents and their families for their patience, adding:
“I’d also like to publicly thank our fantastic care colleagues who have continued to offer exceptional care to our residents throughout. Thank you.”