The Department of Social Care is happy to announce that the Contractor for Reayrt Skyal in Ramsey, Dandara, will be handing over the keys for the latest facility built for the Department.
Ramsey MHK Leonard Singer will officially accept the keys on behalf of the Department at the site today.
Reayrt Skyal represents the final piece in the jigsaw from the 1991 Community Care plan for the provision of EMI services. It incorporates all the Department has learned from the provision of EMI Services following the opening of the very successful Thie Meanagh. Reayrt Skyal will provide twelve continuing care beds and four short term care (respite) beds plus a day service that can accommodate up to fifteen people. It replaces the facilities formerly based in Gardner House at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital.
Cath Hayhow, Assistant Director for Adult Social Services said that:
'even in difficult economic times this demonstrates the Department’s determination to provide high quality services in appropriate settings to the most vulnerable people in our community.'
Mr Leonard Singer MHK stated that:
'the Isle of Man has developed an excellent new facility that is well designed to meet its function. We can be proud of what we have achieved and the North of the island has gained a great asset. I hope those who use the service feel comfortable and at home, and find it a pleasant place to live.'
Mr Leonard Singer MHK also expressed his thanks to all those involved in the development of Rearyt Skyal, particularly Dandara who have delivered a high quality building, and he thanked those families whose relatives temporarily relocated to Thie Meanagh for their forbearance.
It is intended that the service will relocate from Thie Meanagh to Reayrt Skyal during the Summer.
