Neurological charity considers site shake up

Victorian building Lillington House was extended in the 1990s but offers few en suite bedrooms, the charity said

A charity which cares for patients with neurological conditions has announced a review which could see all its services moved to one site.

Castel Froma Neuro Care currently provides residential care and therapies from two buildings in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Between them, Lillington House and Helen Ley House, which the charity purchased from the MS Society in 2012, can accommodate up to 94 residents.

"A key area to review is whether this care is best delivered on two sites, or whether further development on one site might be more beneficial," said chair Caroline Wilson.

The charity said it was focused on providing the best care for patients, who have conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson's Disease.

Other residents have suffered strokes or been injured in road traffic accidents.

Castel Froma chair Caroline Wilson said the review was focused on best care for patients

Lillington House, on Lillington Road, is a Victorian building on a five acre site which was extended in the 1990s.

Ms Wilson said the charity was keen to improve facilities for residents, "who reasonably expect en suite rooms".

Trustees are exploring whether to modernise the building, rebuild a new centre in its grounds, or further extend the Helen Ley site on Bericote Lane.

Helen Ley House can accommodate up to 37 people in a single-level building on the outskirts of Leamington

The review was focused on how and where to provide care rather than staffing, the charity said.

Ms Wilson said staff would be "crucial" in providing services to patients still living at home.

Castel Froma employs 215 staff, including specialist medics, physios and speech and language therapists.

Ms Ward pledged the outcome of the review and related proposals will be shared with staff and patients "as soon as possible".