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Planning chiefs slam 'hurtful' care home comments
10:25am Monday 17th November 2008
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for a care home to be opened in Urmston - and they have criticised some of the people who opposed it.
Residents sent in 45 letters objecting to the scheme with their complaints including that it would cause disturbance and generate extra traffic.
But members of the planning committee were angry about residents who also objected to the type of people who would be living at the care home Chasewood on Gilpin Road.
The facility is to cater for up to five people with learning disabilities, including autism and mental health problems.
But planning committee members hit out at some residents who claimed the occupants of the home could pose a physical threat to adults and children in the area.
Cllr Barry Shaw said: "I find some of the comments quite hurtful - these are individuals who need support, they are not criminals."
Cllr Mike Whetton agreed that he "did not like the tone of some of the comments."
Committee vice-chairman, Cllr Dan Bunting pointed out that the care home "needs to be in a residential area so the residents can engage and interact with the local population."
The care home will be based in a five bedroom house and run by Caritas Services. The company said it would create a 'homely environment' and there would be a maximum of four members of staff there.
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rockinrocky_robin, Timperley says...
3:30pm Mon 17 Nov 08
Linda Davies, Urmston says...
12:59pm Tue 18 Nov 08
If they have good care, and a well constructed way of living and socialising in the area, they should be able to lead fairly normal lives.
I have a son who has Aspergers Syndrome and he lives in a home, in Styal, which caters for four young men, three of whom have autistic spectrum disorders and one who has celebral palsey. My son also suffers from severe epilepsy. They have 24 hour care from a very, very dedicated staff who treat them as "normal" human beings and get them involved in all sorts of activities, including attending college. They also have to partake in the running of the house, which includes shopping, doing their own washing, help with the preparation of meals etc. They all have as much independance as their disabilities allow. My son is very happy and settled and has a good standard of living, despite his disabilities.
He is not a threat to the neighbours as he has good care. Regular meetings and regular medication, provided by the staff, ensures that he takes his medication on time and at the correct time. In my view, problems will only occur if the staff placed in these homes are not given the correct training or do not care properly for the clients.
Everyone deserves a fair and good standard of living.
PLEASE DO NOT PRINT MY NAME IF THIS APPEARS IN THE PAPER. THANK YOU
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MattSleight, Altrincham says...
12:52pm Mon 17 Nov 08
There is no need to make public that a councillor believes some local residents are insensitive.