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Radio Lincolnshire,14 May 2026,4 mins

Families fight plans to close respite homes

Need To Know Lincolnshire

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Lincolnshire families fear closure of two ‘lifeline’ respite centres for vulnerable adults. Lincolnshire County Council has proposed closing Swallow Lodge and Cedar House in favour of multiple providers across the region. But families opposing the move say the units provide a "home from home" for vulnerable adults.

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