From: Owen, David - Cardiff
Sent: 27 September 2006 15:44
To: Colin Berg
Cc: David Swanson
Subject: FW: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool, Mon - Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
Colin,
FYI, a note just received off Laura Ann Jones's researched in WAG, re
the application by Partnerships in Care for the proposed change of use @
Beechwood House/Aderyn.
Good to see David Davies is on the case and pushing for this to require
Planning (for any objections to have some sort of hearing), and that WAG
are assisting with a similar situation in Rhymney.
Is there anything you can do to add some weight to this cause?
Regards,
David Owen,
-----Original Message-----
From: OKeefe, Barrie (AM Support Staff)
[mailto:Barrie.OKeefe@wales.gov.uk]
Sent: 27 September 2006 14:59
To: Owen, David - Cardiff
Subject: RE: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool,
Mon - Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
David
Our Issues on these applications (not specifically this one) is mainly
that this kind of conversion does not require planning permission for a
change of use. Although the company has to apply to the Local Health
Board for permission to take mental patients there is not as much
provision for public consultation as there is in a planning application.
We do not think this is right and have asked the minister to insist that
planning permission is necessary for this type of change of use. That
way the local residents would be able to voice their concerns and even
if subsequently the plan was given the go ahead the public could not be
able to deny that they were able to make their representations.
We have not specifically raised your case because David Davies is
dealing with it, however we are dealing with an almost identical one in
the Rhymney Valley. As a result of our representations Caerphilly
Council are taking legal advice as to whether or not they can compel the
Healthcare Company to apply for planning permission.
What does the local council have to say about this, they are the
planning authority?
This is a growing national problem as healthcare company's take
advantage of this loophole to avoid applying for planning permission,
there's obviously a lot of money in it.
When we receive replies I'll let you know.
Regards
Barrie O'Keefe
Researcher
Laura Anne Jones AM
Conservative Member for South East Wales National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay Cardiff
CF99 1NA
Tel 029 2089 8713
-----Original Message-----
From: Owen, David - Sent: 27 September 2006 14:01
To: OKeefe, Barrie (AM Support Staff)
Subject: RE: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool,
Mon
- Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
Barrie,
Would it be possible for us to have a copy of Laura's letter (outlining
the concerns of the community) to the Health Minister, just for our
info?
And a copy of any reply would also be appreciated.
David
-----Original Message-----
From: OKeefe, Barrie (AM Support Staff)
[mailto:Barrie.OKeefe@wales.gov.uk]
Sent: 27 September 2006 11:02
To: Owen, David - Cardiff
Subject: RE: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool,
Mon - Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
Mr Owen
Thanks for copying us into the correspondence regarding Beechwood House,
Laura asked me to reply.
Laura is well aware of the problem at Goytre and has written to the
Health Minister outlining the concerns of the local community. She has
dealt with similar plans in other parts of South East Wales causing much
the same reaction amongst residents.
Laura asks to be kept informed of future developments, and would be
particularly interested to see the paperwork on the final determination.
Regards
Barrie O'Keefe
Researcher
Laura Anne Jones AM
Conservative Member for South East Wales National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay Cardiff
CF99 1NA
Tel 029 2089 8713
-----Original Message-----
From: Owen, David -
Sent: 26 September 2006 16:41
To: Barrie Crosbie
Cc: David Owen (Home2); Helen Nethercott; Steven Woolgar; Peter Farrier
Subject: FW: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool,
Mon
- Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
Importance: High
Dear Mr Crosbie,
See my e-mail below to HIW, and Helen Nethercotts response dated 25th
Sept 2006 attached.
Can you please answer a few questions?
1. When do you anticipate opening Beechwood House/Aderyn?
2. Will you please let us know when you plan to open - with a bit
of notice.
3. What Special Provisions have you made for the safety of our
children whilst staying at Goytre House Lodge?
4. What Special Provisions have you made for the safety of the
pupils @ Goytre Fawr Primary School, and within the village generally?
5. Can you please confirm if any of the patients will be allowed to
roam free within the grounds? Or will ALL be kept locked in?
6. If we see a patient roaming (un-escorted) outside Goytre House
Lodge in the grounds to Goytre House/Beechwood House/Aderyn, or outside
the grounds should we inform the police?
7. How will we know which patients are free to roam, and which
could possibly be absconding?
Regards,
David Owen
-----Original Message-----
From: Nethercott, Helen (HIW) [mailto:Helen.Nethercott@wales.gsi.gov.uk]
Sent: 26 September 2006 15:51
To: Owen, David - Cardiff
Subject: RE: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool,
Mon - Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
Dear Mr Owen
Please find attached a copy of the response that was sent out yesterday.
I apologise for the delay in sending this out to you.
The content of the letter remains correct at this time.
Any queries regarding the day to day running of the premises should be
directed to Mr Barrie Crosbie who is based at Llanarth Court Hospital.
Regards
Helen Nethercott
Independent Healthcare Inspection Manager Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
/ Arolygiaeth Gofal Iechyd Bevan House Caerphilly Business Park,
Caerphilly, CF83 3ED Tel/ Ffon 02920 928901 Fax 02920 928914 Email/
Ebost - Helen.Nethercott@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Any of the statements or comments made above should be regarded as
personal and not necessarily those of the National Assembly for Wales,
any constituent part or connected body.
-----Original Message-----
From: Owen, David -
Sent: 26 September 2006 13:59
To: Helen Nethercott
Cc: HEALTHCARE INSPECTORATE WALES; David Davies (WAG)
Subject: Partnerships in Care Ltd., Aderyn, Penperlleni, Pontypool, Mon
- Opened Monday 25th Sept 2006
Importance: High
Helen Nethercott
I have been informed that the facility opened yesterday, although I've
not been advised of this by HIW or Partnerships in Care Ltd, and I've
not been able to confirm if this is in fact correct.
Could you please reply with clarification, together with a copy of your
report/findings following your recent inspections. You have previously
promised to reply by 15th Sept 2006 (see attached e-mail) - pending
receipt of Ministerial approval.
Hopefully the information that you can pass on will cover all aspects
with regard to our concerns, and confirm what provisions have been made
to protect our children and the children of the village.
The recent article in the Abergavenny C (see attached) noted that the
the unit will in fact be CLOSED, and not 'open' - with most patients
kept locked in. Can you please confirm if any of the patients will be
allowed to roam free within the grounds? Or will ALL be kept locked in?
If we see a patient roaming (un-escorted) outside Goytre House Lodge in
the grounds to Goytre House/Beechwood House/Aderyn, or outside the
grounds should we inform the police? How will we know which patients are
free to roam, and which could possibly be absconding.
Regards,
David Owen
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