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This follows feedback from the previous two consultations and takes into account the government commitment to integrated health and social care and an analysis of the current and future demand for social care support in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

The revised proposed option would mean ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council keeping the three care centres open, providing residential and respite care at Kenrick centre and integrated and intermediate care across Ann Marie Howes and Perry Tree centres.

The latter would support improved hospital discharge and enable people to regain their independence before going home.

The proposal would deliver a minimum of £2.8m of savings with the remainder of the original savings delivered through several schemes which support more efficient hospital discharge through the better care fund.

Cllr Khan said: “This revised option demonstrates that we have listened to local people on the future of the care centres and that the commitment we have with health partners on the integration of health and social care will improve outcomes for local people.

“I would urge people to take part in this latest consultation to provide us with feedback on the revised option.”

The consultation can be found here on the website.