I WANT to make readers of your newspaper aware of the decision taken by Dudley Council to close Russell Court care home in Overfield Road, Dudley.

This short-sighted decision to close this first class facility will impact upon elderly people living in your circulation area.

Almost all the residents of Russell Court arrive direct from Russells Hall Hospital for rehabilitation and step down care.

My 96-year-old grandmother was provided with first class care following a fall in which she broke her arm. I know that from talking to the residents at Russell Court that many were from the south side of the Dudley borough. We simply cannot stand back and allow this vital facility to close.

Please become a friend of Russell Court and write to your local MP and councillor on this matter. Hopefully we can save Russell Court for future generations.

If you have been cared for at Russell Court please write to the Stourbridge News and share your story.

Pat Timmins Board School Gardens Dudley