Shock over sudden closure of respite centre

By Tamara O’Connell

THE sudden closure of Arlee Respite House in Dundalk by Praxis Care has shocked staff, service-users and their families. According to staff members who contacted the Dundalk Leader the house has been closed since July 7th when staff were told that there was not enough staff for adequate cover. When asked to comment on the story Praxis Care stated that the service will be re-opening on August 14th ‘after two weeks of planned annual summer closure’

Arlee House is a short breaks service for adults situated on the Dublin Road which could cater to a maximum of four adults at any one time.

It caters to people aged between 18 and 65-years-old experiencing mental ill health issues, learning disability or brain injury.

According to Praxis Care, the aim of Arlee House was to enable service-users to live as independently as possible in their own community.

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