Families fear as island’s only care home expansion plans on hold

A fierce community battle saved Bute's only elderly care centre last year, but now, a new blow.

“We’re failing our most vulnerable”.

That’s the message from families who say they must choose between caring for their elderly loved ones with complex dementia needs at home, or sending them to the mainland, far from reach.

A fierce community battle saved the Isle of Bute’s only elderly day care centre last year.

But now, a new blow, with plans for six desperately needed additional care home beds put on hold.

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