A day care centre for adults with learning disabilities in Chadderton is facing closure, but there may be hope yet with further calls to save it.
Last week, the relatives of service users at Chadderton Hall Park Day Care were notified that the centre, which is led by the council-run MioCare, is set to close.
Amanda Shelley, the sister of 50-year-old service user Michael Hilton, explained just how important the centre is to its members.
She said: “It's like a family there for them, it’s amazing. His life, and all the other 21 adults that attend – their lives are just changed drastically.”
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Chadderton Hall Park offers an alternative approach to traditional day care centres in that it gives its members the opportunity to learn how to cook, garden, and get out into the community.
Relatives met with the council on January 29 and were informed that a final decision on the closure is yet to be made and there will be a consultation period until February 26.
Ms Shelley added: “They're just busy all day from start till the finish. They all just love it.”
Since then, constituents have contacted the Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton about the proposed closure.
MP Jim Mc Mahon wrote on Facebook on February 11: “This is a vital service for local residents with learning disabilities and their families, providing stability, support and a sense of community.
“I’ve raised this issue and have sought clarity on the service going forward following the consultation running until February 26.
"It’s important that every effort is made to keep this service open for those who depend on it.”
Mr McMahon also included in the post a comment from Cllr Barbara Brownridge, the council’s lead member for adults, health and wellbeing.
She said: “As a resident focused Council we are continuing to explore options, no decisions have been made and won’t be made until after the consultation closes on February 26, and we will continue speaking to the families affected.”
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