Surbiton care home 'likely' to face closure

Surbiton.com: January 28, 2013 - 7:00am

Elderly residents of Newent House are “likely” to see their home closed as part of Kingston Council’s new adult services scheme.

Residents who were told a year ago that Newent House or another council-run home in the borough may close were informed this week.

It forms part of the Kingston at Home project, aiming to allow more elderly people to stay in their houses for longer.

Kingston Council aims to reduce the number of people being discharged from hospital into long term care homes by 50 per cent.

The decision will be discussed at a committee meeting on January 29.

Coun Julie Pickering, Conservative opposition member for healthy living and adult services, arranged a meeting at Newent House after being contacted by Mrs Hesse.

Though residents have been guaranteed homes elsewhere, they have been encouraged to find places in private housing, Mrs Hesse claimed.

Council leader Derek Osbourne said no final decision had been made, but that the move was “likely”.

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