North Yorkshire Council is asking residents to share their views on a proposed multi-million-pound specialist care hub in Scarborough, designed to transform dementia services and intermediate care on the Yorkshire Coast.
North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation regarding a multi-million-pound investment to develop a pioneering care and support hub in Scarborough.
The proposed Scarborough facility is part of a wider county programme to build up to five new hubs, aiming to modernise dementia services and enhance intermediate care for older and disabled people. A similar initial hub is also proposed for Harrogate.
According to the local authority, the hubs are intended to replace several council-run care homes that are currently operating from older buildings. If approved, the Scarborough site will offer specialist residential dementia care alongside short-term support for patients leaving hospital. The council states this approach will help speed up rehabilitation and reduce avoidable hospital re-admissions.
While primarily designed for older demographics, the council has confirmed the hubs will also be equipped to assist working-age adults who have similar care needs.
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for health and adult services, Councillor Michael Harrison, highlighted the financial and social importance of the proposals.
“We are facing significant challenges across North Yorkshire with rising demand and increasing costs in adult social care. “These proposed new hubs will help us to continue to deliver the best standard of care and support at crucial moments in people’s lives, while also generating long-term savings for the council and taxpayers. “We are excited about the positive, lasting impact that these hubs can have. I would encourage residents in Harrogate and Scarborough to look at the proposals and make the most of the consultation by sharing their feedback.”
The proposed design for the Scarborough hub includes en-suite bedrooms, assisted bathrooms, lounges, quiet rooms, and dining areas. The council's plans also feature accessible outdoor spaces and dedicated areas for occupational and physical therapy.
The urgency of the investment is underlined by figures from the Alzheimer’s Society. The charity reported that 9,272 people aged over 65 were living with dementia in North Yorkshire in 2021. This number is projected to rise to more than 15,000 by 2030, with the charity anticipating that around two-thirds of those individuals will require long-term social care for severe dementia.
Feedback gathered during the two-week pre-planning consultation will be used to shape a community engagement statement. The council confirmed this document will then form part of the full planning application expected to be submitted in the spring.
To allow the community to view the plans and speak directly with the project team, a drop-in event is scheduled in Scarborough. The session will run from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesday, March 25, at the Legacy Studio Community Centre on Ashmead Square in Eastfield.
Residents are encouraged by the council to review the proposals and submit their views via the North Yorkshire Council website before Monday, April 6.
For more information on the plans and how to get involved in the consultation, visit https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/CareSupportHubs
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