🚨 Urgent Update from Blaenavon! 🚨
Arthur Jenkins Care Home is currently under the spotlight after being banned from taking on new residents due to serious safety concerns. An intense police investigation is underway, and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) has taken action following troubling inspection results.
🏠 The home, run by Spectrum Healthcare, is being assisted by Torfaen council’s social services in moving existing residents to alternative accommodations. Despite the council’s warnings about safety, some residents have chosen to stay put. It’s their choice, but the council has emphasised there are no guarantees of safety right now.
Councillor David Daniels, handling adult services, stated that CIW’s inspection in August brought more issues to light, prompting the current restrictions. CIW has given the home 28 days to make improvements, after which they’ll decide on further steps, which could include shutting down the facility.
👥 Family members of residents have been informed and given contacts for social workers to support them during this uncertain time. If you have loved ones at Arthur Jenkins, be aware that choices for moving them might become limited if they wait for the next inspection results. Daniels assured that the responsibility to fix the ongoing issues lies with the home’s management, who claim they’re working on rectifying all problems.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation. If you know someone affected, please ensure they’re getting all the support and information they need! 🙏
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