A Brampton care home will be closing due to a range of factors including the building's limitations.

The executive of Cumberland Council took the decision to close Moot Lodge care home in Brampton on July 23.

This verdict came after a comprehensive review, public consultation, and consideration of several key factors influencing this decision.

Moot Lodge has been facing problems related to reduced occupancy and its ability to meet the varying and current needs of residents.

The building's constraints, such as facilities on multiple levels and access to safe outdoor space, were issues that couldn't be sorted through funding.

Brampton is privileged to have two other care homes rated as "Good" by the regulator, CQC (Care Quality Commission), and have advertised vacancies.

This means that even after the closure of Moot Lodge, residents will have access to care homes within their community.

Cumberland Council acknowledges the impact of the family on personal care and wellbeing.

Plans with Adult Social Care professionals for each current Moot Lodge resident are in place to help find suitable alternative accommodation in the area based on individual preferences and circumstances.

Independence, dignity, and privacy, which the public consultation revealed as highly valued, were sometimes hindered due to current limitations within the Moot Lodge building.

People also expressed that good quality care appropriate to their needs was vital, and this is something the council believed Moot Lodge would struggle to offer in the future.

Cumberland Care’s mission to provide kind, sustainable, and high-quality care that supports the wellbeing and independence of all residents aligns with the decision to close Moot Lodge.

By matching resources with community needs and preferences, Cumberland Care seeks to promote independence, dignity, and better health outcomes for all its residents.

The executive said it is focused on ensuring a smooth transition for all residents affected by this closure.

The council's closing of Moot Lodge is subject to call in from the council’s scrutiny board.

Cllr Lisa Brown, Cumberland Council's executive member for adults and community health, offered her views regarding this situation.

She said: "This has been a difficult decision, but it is one made with the best interests of Moot Lodge residents at heart.

"We are committed to ensuring that every resident affected by the closure of Moot Lodge will receive the support and care they need during this transition.

"Our priority is to provide environments that enhance the quality of life, dignity, and independence of our residents.

"Looking forward, I want to work with the people of Brampton to discuss and address their future care needs.

"Their input is essential in shaping sustainable and responsive care services that meet both current and future demands.

"Our commitment is to listen, adapt, and work together to ensure a high-quality care landscape for Brampton."

The full report can be found on the Cumberland Council website.