On Air Now The 80s Show with Cameron Kennedy 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Now Playing Queen Another One Bites The Dust

On the march to save New Mills care home

Wednesday, 4 March 2020 09:45

By Lauren Entwistle X @LaurenVEJourno

Hundreds of people turned out last Saturday to protest over the planned closure of Goyt Valley Residential Home.

Worried families and members of GMB say the ‘uprooting’ of those staying there could be devastating.

The protests come after Derbyshire County Council announced they would potentially be closing seven care homes across the county, prompting an outcry from members of the public and residents who rely on those services.

The march, which started at the home itself on Jubilee Street, paraded through New Mills with placards and loudspeakers, before setting up in front of the town hall. 

Family members stood up to speak frankly on the situation, with one woman stating that her mother would ‘not survive’ if she had to move to another care home - which would likely not be in New Mills. 

1 of 62

More Galleries

Hyde market
festy
Shrek
GOYT VALLEY NURSING HOME MARCH (1)

Share

“If she moves, she loses her care and the friends she has made, as well as the continuity of medical care. She’s very well looked after at Goyt Valley,” she said.

Whaley Bridge councillor Ruth George - who started a petition opposing the closure - and MP for High Peak Robert Largan both attended to pledge their support for the families.

A further protest against the closures is planned outside County Hall ahead of full council later this month.

Images by Nigel Wood

Share

More from Glossop Chronicle

  • Revealed: High Peak and the Peak District's parking fines hotspots

    A road past one of Derbyshire’s most popular hiking routes is where the highest number of parking fines have been handed out across the whole county.

  • Voices for Wishes at Gorton Monastery

    When You Wish Upon a Star is thrilled to invite you to join them at their Voices for Wishes event, hosted at the breathtaking Gorton Monastery, a Grade II-listed, multi-faith sanctuary that warmly welcomes everyone. This enchanting evening will showcase a variety of musical performances by talented local schools, groups, and choirs, coming together to support it's mission of granting magical wishes.

  • Talented teen makes Trinity switch

    Talented Glossop youngster Harry Knight has taken the next step in his rugby league career after signing a two-year contract with Betfred Super League side Wakefield Trinity. 

  • Match Report: Glossop 19-42 Tarleton

    Glossop were first on the score sheet against the high flying visitors, with scoring machine Connor Grime powering his way over early on. 

Weather

  • Sat

    12°C

  • Sun

    11°C

  • Mon

    10°C

  • Tue

    8°C

  • Wed

    9°C