LOCALS in Mongeham and Deal are continuing to fight for the future of Sampson Court. The care home that houses elderly patients and dementia sufferers is threatened with closure due to government cuts.
The Facebook group that has been set up by the Friends of Sampson Court (FOSC) to raise awareness and support for the residential care home has nearly 500 members and a new sign has appeared by Fowlmead Country Park near Sholden.
Despite the incorrect spelling, the message on the sign is clear and the intense bid to save the home is gathering pace as time runs out.
Lynn Gill, a carer at the home said: “It is vital that we keep resisting this closure for everyone here. We provide a great environment for our residents and they would be deeply affected if they are moved on to another care home.”
The FOSC are holding an American Supper evening on October 22, which will be attended by guest star Mandy Winters. This is the latest bid by the FOSC to gain further support in the ongoing battle to fight off closure.
On Wednesday, Hornbeam Primary school announced their support for Sampson Court with a series of letters written by the children to the council. The children of the local school have been through a similar scenario when south Deal and Mongeham schools were forced to merge due to financial reasons.
The homes consultation period ends on November 1 and efforts are increasing within the community to save what is believed to be a vital and integral part of the local area. With private care homes too expensive for most, much would be lost if Samson Court was to lose its battle next month.
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