Controversial plans to close a mental health rehabilitation centre in Gedling have been approved.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare bosses yesterday confirmed that proposals to shut Broomhill House have now been given the go ahead.
Campaigners had been fighting to save the service – which has been based in Gedling for over 20 years – since a consultation over its future was announced back in June.
NHS Nottinghamshire broke the news to campaigners at a public meeting held at Duncan Macmillan House yesterday morning (24).
They also confirmed that Heather Close in Mansfield will close.
Broomhill House provides care and treatment for patients recovering from mental health conditions but are not ready to return home. It also provides an outreach service for patients in the local community so they can live at home.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust today said that the centre will remain open until all inpatients have been assessed.
A spokesperson for NHS Nottinghamshire told Gedling Eye: “Following a comprehensive consultation, Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s Board of Directors has approved plans to close two rehabilitation units, Heather Close in Mansfield and Broomhill House in Nottingham.
“This decision has not been taken lightly and the Board is mindful of the strong views raised during the extended consultation period. We have taken notice of those views and we will be improving the support offered to carers and people using the enhanced community rehabilitation service to make sure that they do not fall into crisis.”
“This decision is in line with the Trust’s long term clinical strategy to enhance community services and reduce the number of inpatient beds.
“We have recruited additional staff to the team and that team will ensure the continuity of care for current inpatients once discharged and those supported in outreach.
“The Community Rehabilitation team will be working from Manor Road, which is only just along from Broomhill House so for many clients there will be very little change.”
They added: “We are confident that this decision will not result in an increase in admissions and that we will be able to help more people to live successfully in the community.”
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I am disgusted. It is a vital service in our community and now its gone. Public opinion counts for nothing obviously as their was such a strong feeling in the community that it should be saved. Shame on you nhs.