The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) asked Healthwatch Norfolk to seek the views of the public about what should happen to one of the buildings at Benjamin Court in Cromer.
It had previously had a number of uses including reablement, rehabilitation, respite, palliative care services, and was most recently used for short-term rehabilitation usually for people leaving hospital.
A total of 295 people responded to the engagement, with the majority living in the Cromer and Sheringham areas.
The most popular suggestion was the reinstatement of Benjamin Court as a re-ablement centre, with 79 per cent (232 people) opting for that.
Meanwhile 21 per cent of respondents (63 people) suggested other uses relating to health and care including palliative care, respite facilities, specialist clinics and a Day Centre.
Based on an analysis of the feedback we got, we made three recommendations:
Investigation of the reopening of Benjamin Court in Cromer, based on the overwhelming support for this to happen
All avenues are explored to ensure the building houses services related to health and care.
Ensure there is clear communication with the local community around Benjamin Court’s future use.
You can download the report via the link on this page.
