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12/11/2021
Southern Trust Called To Restore Home Care Services To Craigavon Families
The Southern Trust is being urged to restore home care services to families in the Criagavon area.
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd has written to the Southern Trust following the withdrawal of home care provider Quality Care Services from the area.
He said: "Families are seeking answers on care for their loved ones in the days and weeks ahead.
"Some families have been told that their loved ones will continue to be cared for but others have been left with no support at all and face the prospect of loved ones having to go into care homes.
"The Health Trust and the Department of Health must ensure families are kept updated on plans to resolve this very worrying situation and ensure their loved ones continue to have support."
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd has written to the Southern Trust following the withdrawal of home care provider Quality Care Services from the area.
He said: "Families are seeking answers on care for their loved ones in the days and weeks ahead.
"Some families have been told that their loved ones will continue to be cared for but others have been left with no support at all and face the prospect of loved ones having to go into care homes.
"The Health Trust and the Department of Health must ensure families are kept updated on plans to resolve this very worrying situation and ensure their loved ones continue to have support."
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