Bracknell

The quality of life for many older people living in care homes in Bracknell Forest is set to improve thanks to a £90,000 refurbishment grant from the Government.

Thousands of pounds will now be invested in 14 care homes across the borough after the Council received money from the Government as part of the Dignity in Care campaign.

Improvements will include replacing worn out Bracknell carpeting and coverings to reduce the risk of falls; improving garden areas so residents are encouraged to go outside more and use outside space for exercising; and providing more IT opportunities like internet access and email.

Cllr Dale Birch, Executive Member for Bracknell Adult Services, Health and Housing, said: "Providing a dignified service to residents in our care homes is extremely important so they can live a full and private life but at the same time receive the correct level of support.

"I'm pleased that with this funding we can continue to improve the good quality service we already offer and further improve the quality of life that the residents of the fourteen care homes enjoy."

Ian Davey, Director of Bracknell Social Services and Housing, added: "Making sure our care homes are private and dignified places for some of the borough's most vulnerable residents to live is essential so as to ensure that residents have a good quality of life.

"This funding will enable us to make some real improvements to our care homes, whether it's installing computer terminals so residents can have access to email and the internet or replacing worn carpets, all the changes will add further to the quality of life these residents have."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council