Patrick Leonoard (extreme left) pictured with an SDLP delegation during a visit to Greenfield Residential Care Home.
News that Greenfield Residential Care Home in Strabane, which had been threatened with closure, is to remain open has been welcomed by local election SDLP candidate Patrick Leonard.
The Melmount Road home is one of 18 across the North given a reprieve by Health Minister Nelson McCausland.
Mr Leonard said: “The past year has been a difficult time for everyone connected with Greenfield Residential Home.
“The announcement by Health Minister Poots is widely welcomed and this is a bright day for the residents, their families and the members of staff who saw this home threatened with closure.
“The SDLP has lobbied hard with the families to ensure this vital facility remained open and we will continue to do all in our power to ensure this service is retained in the future.”
Mr Leonard continued: “Greenfield has provided a tremendous service to the people of this district for decades and long may it continue.”
