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New Care Home Sparks Health Concerns | Leicester News
A new 72-bed senior care home is set to open in Sileby, replacing a house on Ratcliffe Road and featuring amenities like a café, salon, and cinema. While developers tout it as much-needed modern care for seniors, local doctors warn it could overwhelm already strained NHS services. The developer argues their own staff will ease pressure on GPs, and they’re contributing £28k toward care — though critics say it’s insufficient. Despite two councillors voting against, the planning committee approved the project, striking a tough balance between demand and capacity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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