Oxfordshire launches consultation on two care home closures

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on the possible closure of Henry Cornish Care Centre in Chipping Norton and Townsend House in Headington.

Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on the possible closure of the Henry Cornish Care Centre in Chipping Norton and Townsend House in Headington. The consultation, led by the council, the Oxfordshire Care Partnership and The Orders of St John Care Trust, could result in the closure of one or both homes.

Members of the public, employees and residents have until October 21 to share their views. Karen Fuller, director of adult social services, said: 'No decisions have been made. I encourage everyone with an interest in the future of Henry Cornish Care Centre or Townsend House to respond while there is still time and make sure their views are heard.'

Ms Fuller said the process is focused on the well-being of residents and their families. 'The residents of these two care homes and their families are our main priority,' she said. 'We understand that there are some concerns in the surrounding communities, and we want to hear as many viewpoints as possible.' Residents are being supported throughout the process, including those who are self-funded.

The feedback will be used to inform recommendations that will go before the council's cabinet at a public meeting on December 1. The consultation is hosted on the council's digital platform, Let's Talk Oxfordshire.

How it is being reported

• People urged to have say on possible care home closuresPeople have until October 21 to share their views on the future of the Henry Cornish Care Centre in Chipping Norton and Townsend House in Headington.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 05:00
• People urged to have say on possible care home closuresPeople have until October 21 to share their views on the future of the Henry Cornish Care Centre in Chipping Norton and Townsend House in Headington.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Oxfordshire County Council · Henry Cornish Care Centre · Townsend House · Oxfordshire Care Partnership · The Orders of St John Care Trust · Karen Fuller · Chipping Norton · Headington

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