§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many elderly people attended the statutory day care facilities at (i) Loanda house, Newry and (ii) Millview, Bessbrook, prior to their closure; of these, how many have been assessed as needing day care services; how many have been offered alternative facilities; of these, how many have been unable to avail themselves of the alternative facilities; and for what reasons. [1774]
§ Mr. MossThe information requested is as follows
Loanda HouseTwelve elderly people attended Loanda house before it closed. All were assessed as needing day care services and offered alternative services. Two of the 12 have been unable to avail themselves of the offer due to failing health.Millview (Bessbrook)Eighteen elderly people attended Millview prior to its closure. Eight were assessed as needing day care services and offered alternative services in Newry. Five refused the offer due to the extra travel involved, one accepted the offer and two have not indicated their decision as yet.