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To: Birmingham City Council
Save Our Day Centres
We the undersigned are opposed to Birmingham City Councils proposals to close day centres for vulnerable older people. The day centres provide a vital service to local community and the council should keep them open and fight against government cuts to the council’s budget.
Why is this important?
Over 300 people currently attend one of the day centres facing closure. Most of the users are frail and many suffer from dementia. Being able to meet up with friends means people are less isolated and are able to stay living in the community for much longer.
If these services go people may not be able to live independently for a long as they would like to and may be forced into more costly residential care.
