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Last-Minute Funding Saves Twyford Elderly Day Care
4 Sep
Summary
- Age Concern Twyford will remain open for at least two more months.
- New funding from Wokingham Borough Council averted immediate closure.
- Other providers will bid for the service's long-term future.
Age Concern Twyford has been granted a crucial two-month extension, allowing it to continue operating. The charity, which offers day care for the elderly and provides respite for families, faced imminent closure due to declining membership and donations.
Wokingham Borough Council stepped in on Thursday, announcing new funding that will keep the center open until the end of October. This development has been met with immense relief by staff and service users who were deeply concerned about the impact of the closure.
The council has stated that other organizations will have the opportunity to bid for the service's operation, aiming to secure its long-term future. For 38 years, Age Concern Twyford has been a pillar of support, helping to reduce isolation and prevent unnecessary entry into care homes.
