Elderly residents face being evicted as care homes close
NICOLA Sturgeon is being urged to intervene after a care provider announced plans to close nursing homes across Scotland.
Unison said the decision by Bield Housing would see more than 160 residents, including some aged 90 and above, forced to move.
The union demanded action after the not-forprofit organisation announced they would withdraw from the care home sector over the next 12 to 18 months.
Bield blamed “financial constraints”.
They added: “Reliance on the public sector to fund our business continues to be eroded and wider changes in the economic, political and global marketplace have influenced our need for change.”
The company, who are reportedly closing 12 homes, said it was a “last resort”.
Unison Scottish organiser John Gallacher said the First Minister should step in and challenge Bield Housing about their plans.
He added: “This is a disaster for families across Scotland and it questions the role of government, integrated joint boards, NHS and local authorities.
“Bield Housing must be held accountable.”