We the undersigned STRONGLY OPPOSE Sandwell MBCs decision to begin the consultation process that will lead to the CLOSURE of WALKER GRANGE CARE HOME in TIPTON. 

We believe that not only is this an insult to the staff who have worked tirelessly during the Covid 19 pandemic to keep residents safe. It will also cause unnecessary stress to many residents many of whom are frail and have underlying health conditions.

Instead we propose exploring a local solution which preserves the service in Tipton, on site at Central Avenue and  keep residents in their homes.

We further propose that such a solution keeps the excellent council care team in place to run the facility going forward.