Derbyshire UNISON members protested outside County Hall yesterday. The Tory council rubber-stamped a decision to close 8 centres for people with disabilities and learning difficulties. This will devastate lives in Derbyshire and put 100 staff at risk of losing their jobs.
adult day services
Over the next 12 months the council proposes the closure of key centres at Whitemoor (Amber Valley), Carter Lane, Oxcroft and Whitwell (Bolsover), Ashbourne and Wirksworth (Derbyshire Dales), Coal Aston and Renishaw (North East Derbyshire), and Newhall (South Derbyshire). People who need services will instead have to attend one of the four remaining centres at […]