Care home closure decision delayed again, causing anxiety

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Westmorland and Furness Council has postponed its decision on the future of Applethwaite Green Care Home in Windermere for a second time.

Westmorland and Furness Council announced on Monday, October 19 that it had postponed a planned October 27 cabinet decision over the future of Applethwaite Green Care Home in Windermere and Grisedale Croft in Alston. This is the second delay; the council had already pushed back the decision by two weeks, saying it needed more time to consider over 500 consultation responses alongside financial reports, building surveys and other evidence.

Campaigners and residents say the delays are causing 'more anxiety' as they wait to find out their future. Applethwaite Green Community Group has questioned the reasons behind the latest postponement. The council has been considering closing the Windermere care home, a decision that prompted months of campaigning by residents, families, staff and community groups fighting to save it.

Cabinet member for adults, health and care Patricia Bell said cabinet members wanted more time to review extensive information before making a final decision. She said the decisions were 'vitally important for the residents of the homes, their families, our care staff, for local communities and for the council', and that as 'a responsible council', members wanted 'the time and space to read all the factual reports and supporting information'.

Care home closure decision delayed again, causing anxiety — Image: Westmorland Gazette

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Delays to decision on care home’s future causing ‘more anxiety’ to residentsCampaigners question Westmorland and Furness Council's decision to delay the future of Windermere's Applethwaite Green care home.Westmorland Gazette · 23 Oct, 06:00
Delays to decision on care home’s future causing ‘more anxiety’ to residentsCampaigners question Westmorland and Furness Council's decision to delay the future of Windermere's Applethwaite Green care home.NW Evening Mail · 23 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Westmorland and Furness Council · Applethwaite Green Care Home · Windermere · Grisedale Croft · Alston · Patricia Bell · Applethwaite Green Community Group

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