‘It will destroy him’ - parents fearful of Manor changes

The Peterborough Telegraph has spoken to several families whose children go to The Manor.

Neil Webber’s son Ozzy (13) stays there at least once a week. Mr Webber, who lives in Walton, said: “He does not like change to his routines or anything out of the ordinary - it will send him into meltdown.

“What they are proposing is to put him in a completely new environment where he knows nobody. That’s going to destroy him.”

John Donnelly’s son Leo (15), who has severe learning disabilities, has been going to The Manor for more than a decade. Mr Donnelly said the loss of overnight respite care “would be really difficult for us as a family and for Leo.

“He enjoys it there and it would be a big change for him.”

Mukhtiar Bhaker’s son Amandeep (14) has autism and ADHD. He said: “He’s very happy there and is always very excited to go to The Manor.

“If it closes so many people will be upset.”