Knowle relocation project: and the impact of 'assisted living' units on local NHS services

There are concerns about the provision of health services in Sidmouth:
Futures Forum: The future of Sidmouth's surgery: NHS Property Services on a ‘commercial drive’ to squeeze profit from the site.
Futures Forum: The future of Sidmouth's hospital: "determined to ensure the community continues to have a say"

The proposed development at Knowle will have considerable impacts on the town's services:

S.O.S campaign group blasts Knowle retirement homes plan - View News

The proposals are for 'assisted living' units:

16/0872/MFUL | The construction of an assisted living community for older people comprising extra care units, staff accommodation and communal facilities, including a kitchen, restaurant/bar/cafe, a well-being suite comprising gym, treatment rooms and pool, a communal lounge and storage facilities; car parking for residents, visitors and staff of the assisted living community; comprehensive landscaping comprising communal and private spaces; and associated groundworks. | Council Offices Knowle Sidmouth EX10 8HL

Here is a comment from the Streetlife site: 

Blackmore Health Centre

Notalottosay2 days ago

The Blackmore Health Centre should be completely refurbished, to bring it up to date. We need to have two due to the increasing population of this area, and of course the problems that some residents can get to the Beacon, and for some it's easier to get to the Blackmore. Growing up in the area, there was a doctors surgery at Sidbury, Sidford and Sidmouth.

PBH2 days ago

Campaigners should also note the potential impact of the intended hundred-ish "assisted living" units that EDDC Planning may shortly authorise at the Knowle. These folk will inevitably have a great impact on local NHS services.

Real Sidmouthiana day ago

Assisted living does make me smile. We've enough in the town already that need assisting with the smallest of tasks.

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