South Lanarkshire IJB vote to close Dewar House and McClymont House care homes

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South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board will push the Scottish Government for extra funding in an effort to save two care homes.Today, plans to close Dewar House in Hamilton and McClymont House in Lanark were passed, however members of the IJB agreed to write to the government to secure extra funding with hopes of reconsidering the closure plans.The amendment, brought forward by councillor Eileen Logan (Clydesdale West) asked for the board to appeal to the Scottish Government for financial assistance to help address both immediate and recurring health and social care funding challenges in South Lanarkshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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