It has been reported today that people with learning disabilities in Nottingham are being moved out of their care home, despite the fact that a replacement is not yet available.
Apparently the council has known for three years that the Riverside Care Home would be closed but the £800,000 to refurbish a replacement, which relatives and residents thought was available, is not there.
ThisisNottingham reports the residents feel betrayed by what they say are broken promises to build the new home. An unnamed member of staff said: "It really is disgusting. They knew years ago there was a problem with the building - and they have done nothing."
The council now plans to house the residents at its other home for people with learning disabilities, with private providers or with adult placements.
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