Issue details

Proposal to close the Hookstead Day Service for people with a learning disability and merge it with the St Nicholas day service

Adult Social Care is proposing to close the Hookstead day service in Crowborough, and merge this with the St Nicholas day service in Lewes, or support people to access alternative services in the community. The proposal is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposals go ahead or not.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: Crowborough North and Jarvis Brook; Crowborough South and St Johns; Lewes; Ringmer and Lewes Bridge;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/11/2024

Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Department: Adult Social Care and Health

Contact: Richard Lewis, Head of Service – ESCC Learning Disability Services 01273 337 765 Email: Richard.lewisASC@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Consultation process

A public consultation is being carried out about the proposal.??