'Where are we going to go?' Residents at Black Country care home speak out over site closure fears

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By Daniel WaltonTettenhallPublished: Jun 8, 2023Comments

Residents at a Black Country care home have been left uncertain about their future as a major care provider considers site closures.

Residents of Abbeyfield House, Wednesfield, which is one of the care homes to potentially close as Abbeyfield attempts to save money. Pictured, residents and family outside, left, Alan Jones, Leah Lacy, Paul Lacy, Andy Webb, Christopher Hand, John Lacy Jim Morley, Tony Talbot and Stacey Plant

The future of Abbeyfield House, on Church Hill Road, Tettenhall, was left up in the air after a letter circulated announcing the possible closure of one of its West Midlands sites.

'Where are we going to go?' Residents at Black Country care home speak out over site closure fears

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