Trust to reduce number of old people’s homes
THE Western Trust has made no decision on the future of the Greenfield Residential Home in Strabane but expects to reduce residential accommodation for older people generally over the next five years.
Mr Poots stated: “Departmental officials have been informed by the Western Trust that no decision has been taken in relation to any change in the provision of services at any of its statutory residential homes, including Greenfield Residential Home.
“Furthermore, the Trust will continue to develop its services to meet local needs in the context of reform and modernisation of service provision, and the strategic direction of Transforming Your Care.
“This outlines the expectation of a reduction in residential accommodation for older people over the next 5 years.”
He said the public consultation on the proposals emerging from Transforming Your Care ended last month.
“Decisions on the way forward will be taken in response to the feedback received during the consultation,” he stated. Any local decisions will be taken in a planned way with the involvement of residents, families and the local community.”
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