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Haverfordwest: Care home closure only temporary says Council

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10 years ago

May 17, 2015

County Hall

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL have denied that they are planning to close a residential care home in Haverfordwest permanently.

The Authority says that it is a temporary measure due to staffing problems.

The Herald was contacted by a member of staff at the Perrots Lodge, on Avallenau Drive, Merlin’s Bridge, to say that workers had been told in an emergency meeting that the centre was shutting, and staff were being transferred to Havenhurst in Milford Haven.

The staff member, who did not want to be identified, said: “We were told that there was no redundancy if we left, we just have to accept that we are moving to the home in Milford Haven. We were told to lie to anyone making enquiries and say that beds at Perrots Lodge were double-booked and that clients would be cared for in Havenhurst.”

The source added: “We at the centre have got the impression that the place was being run down over the last few months, and our fears have been proved right.”

The local authority owned centre, which has room for eight residents, specialises in interim and respite care of people with dementia or mental health conditions.

The centre had a good report from the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales in 2014, which noted in a report that the service is welcoming and relaxed, and that people are appreciative of the peaceful environment.

A spokesman for Pembrokeshire County Council told The Herald: “Due to problems with staffing, the home is to close temporarily from Wednesday, May 20.”The spokesman added: “From that date all bookings are being diverted to Havenhurst in Milford Haven or other appropriate settings. Staff will also be relocated to Havenhurst to support the clients.”

“There are no staff redundancies as a result of this temporary closure.”

The Herald has not been told when the centre might reopen.

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Flashbang

May 18, 2015 at 2:05 am

PCC caught out lying again, it looks like any problems with staffing are the ones at PCC. Blame must start at the top and those involve should be sacked.
Vivien Baillie

May 18, 2015 at 5:16 pm

It will be a travesty to close Perrots Lodge. The people who need this facility and thier carers will suffer.
I visited last year to see for myself the care my husband could expect from this centre and came away reassured that he would have a lovely modern home from home facility.

Although Havenhurst and there staff are excellent the accommodation cannot be compared.

It is such a shame that the staff at Perrots are undervalued as well as the patients and carers.
Please do not close Perrots. Dementia is on the increase and yet this is happening.
It is National Dementia Week this week.
Maria

May 18, 2015 at 5:53 pm

‘Staffing problems’ or budgetting – a massive blow to many close friends who need to know Perrots is an option ‘if’ they need it as many already rely on Perrots as its their ONLY option. In all fairness from feedback I have been given from these families – friends Havenhurst is not a fair alternative to offer patients and their families after having contact with lovely supportive staff at Perrots. People will suffer if there is a closure – Existing people who have either visited / used Perrots, and were aware of the respite being there in case of emergencies etc. knew what they could expect from this centre and came away reassured that they would have a lovely modern home from home facility with exceptional dedicated staff. What about people’s lives that have been ruined by this devastating illness surely they deserve the best of care and peace of mind for the families whilst living with this illness and providing care at home 24/7 with very little support. So much for Pembrokeshire supporting Dementia awareness week 2015 Temporary or NOT, it has already had an immediate effect on a very confused gentleman and his family !
tomos

May 21, 2015 at 3:33 pm

Income tax was “temporary” to pay for a war hundreds of years ago 🙁

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Attempted burglary at the Welsh Bakery, Milford Haven

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POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary at the flat above the Welsh Bakery on Robert Street, Milford Haven. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4:30pm on Saturday, January 18, and 8:45am on Monday, January 20, 2025.

It is understood that force was used in an attempt to gain access to the upstairs flat.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact PC 865 Andy Baxter at Haverfordwest police station. You can reach out via:

Online: Dyfed-Powys Police Contact Form

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Police were called to St Anne’s Crescent, Pembroke Dock, just before 2:30pm on January 1, following reports that a black Toyota Yaris had collided with a parked Mercedes.

Officers discovered Turner, 61, who admitted being the driver of the Yaris.

“She identified herself to police officers and told them that she’d consumed five or six pints,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest Magistrates Court this week.

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