Lancashire Council has announced proposals to close 32 residential care homes on a phased basis. Further discussions are to take place, however, to see if half of them can be used to provide non-residential services for older people.
In addition, 13 homes are to be refurbished, three homes are to be brought in line with new care standards and retained for at least four years, and a new 60-bed home is to be built.
The council's cabinet last week endorsed the proposals, which were drawn up following a six-month consultation. The council will take a final decision on the proposals on 26 September.
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