This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Reverse cuts to respite care for children with severe disabilities at Glenlaw
So NHS Tayside have made cuts to respite care that the children of Tayside so desperately need. Initially there was 6 beds plus an emergency bed 5 years ago which was cut to 2 beds with no emergency bed at glenlaw house respite unit and we were told this is only temporary.
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Let me tell you a little bit about the history involved with these cuts. Over a 5 year period each cut was made with no consultation to parents and carers.
Glenlaw is the only respite facility our children can attend due to the complex medical needs they have.
Without your support we fear the next step will be the closure of our much needed respite unit.
We therefore seek your support with this petition demanding that Glenlaw House is brought back to full capacity with immediate effect.
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