Sheltered accommodation residents facing move 20 miles away

Those living in the accommodation say they don't want to uproot their lives.

Residents in sheltered housing in Aberdeenshire have been told their buildings could be closed and they could be forced to move up to 20 miles away.

Under new proposals, 17 of the region’s facilities could be shut down in an effort to save over £100m.

But those living in the accommodation say they don’t want to uproot their lives.

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