Keep our Elderly Day Care Facilities at St Mary's Community Centre, Byfleet
The Issue
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St Mary's Community Centre in Byfleet has been a haven for our elderly, frail and vulnerable residents. The day care facilities include; care and assistance from support staff, hot drinks and a hot midday meal, social and gentle exercise activities, and a return journey on the accessible Bustler bus.
The services are vital in ensuring their well-being and social integration in our multi-generational community space. However, there are plans by Woking Borough Council to relocate these facilities to Hale End and Brockhill Extra Care Schemes (the other side of Woking), which could disrupt the lives of those who depend on them from early 2024.
The return transport that our elderly currently receive is also at risk.
The relocation could lead to increased travel times for users and their families, potentially causing undue stress on our elderly population. It is important to note that according to Age UK (2019), 1.4 million older people feel cut off from society due to lack of local services - a number we cannot afford to add onto.
In addition, the community centre is more than just a facility; it represents familiarity and comfort for its users who have built relationships with staff members and other users of the building including families and children over the years. A sudden change in environment can be detrimental especially for those suffering from cognitive impairments such as dementia.
We urge you not only as residents but also as compassionate individuals who understand the importance of maintaining consistency in care provision for our most vulnerable population group - do not relocate the day care facilities away from St Mary's Community Centre.
Your signature can make a difference; it can help us preserve this essential service at its current location where it continues to serve our community effectively. Please sign this petition today.
We will present this petition with all of your signatures to the Council at their February 2024 meeting.
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The Issue
We are not asking for donations at this time. Any money requested through this platform goes directly to change.org and not St Mary’s Community Centre.
St Mary's Community Centre in Byfleet has been a haven for our elderly, frail and vulnerable residents. The day care facilities include; care and assistance from support staff, hot drinks and a hot midday meal, social and gentle exercise activities, and a return journey on the accessible Bustler bus.
The services are vital in ensuring their well-being and social integration in our multi-generational community space. However, there are plans by Woking Borough Council to relocate these facilities to Hale End and Brockhill Extra Care Schemes (the other side of Woking), which could disrupt the lives of those who depend on them from early 2024.
The return transport that our elderly currently receive is also at risk.
The relocation could lead to increased travel times for users and their families, potentially causing undue stress on our elderly population. It is important to note that according to Age UK (2019), 1.4 million older people feel cut off from society due to lack of local services - a number we cannot afford to add onto.
In addition, the community centre is more than just a facility; it represents familiarity and comfort for its users who have built relationships with staff members and other users of the building including families and children over the years. A sudden change in environment can be detrimental especially for those suffering from cognitive impairments such as dementia.
We urge you not only as residents but also as compassionate individuals who understand the importance of maintaining consistency in care provision for our most vulnerable population group - do not relocate the day care facilities away from St Mary's Community Centre.
Your signature can make a difference; it can help us preserve this essential service at its current location where it continues to serve our community effectively. Please sign this petition today.
We will present this petition with all of your signatures to the Council at their February 2024 meeting.
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Petition created on 7 November 2023