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Hazel Garth care home in Knottingley, near Wakefield , contacted the families of its residents on Thursday (May 24) to tell them they need to find accommodation immediately due to a number of issues. However, the issues and the specific reason for the closure have not been made clear. The residents have some of their belongings put into bin bags and little warning was given to the residents ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Lst November, a report siad the care home needed urgent upgrade works, including new fire doors as well as other maintenance carried out. Hazel Garth was not allowed to accept new residents to the 24-bed care home until the work was carried out.



The GMB union said it fears the closure could be a cover amongst the ongoing closure of adult social care services across the Wakefield Council borough. Deanne Ferguson, GMB Organiser said: "This is a disgraceful way to treat vulnerable residents - and dedicated staff. Putting residents' possessions into bin bags, and giving staff no warning, shows a stunning lack of respect.

Residents and their families - alongside staff and their trade unions - will fight against the potential mothballing of this loved community residential home. "Providing quality adult services must be an essential part of any local authori.

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