2018-03-29 16:06:09 +0100
To: West Lothian council
Save Whitdale elderly day centre
We, the undersigned, are opposed to West Lothian Council proposals to close Whitdale elderly day centre, and other day centres for vulnerable older people.
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 as long as they would like to and may be forced into more costly residential care.
These centres provide a vital service to the local community and the council should keep them open and fight against government cuts to the council’s budget.
