Protest planned to save Rotherham day centre for people with learning difficulties

Addison Day Centre in Maltby, Rotherham is set to close on 31 March under plans from Rotherham Council. The centre provides support and opportunities to people with learning disabilities.

It is one of five day care centre closures planned by the local authority as part of a £3 million savings package. The closures were announced in 2017 but have been met with fierce opposition from families of those who use the facilities.

Last year, a petition against the closure attracted around 90,000 signatures.

A demonstration against the scheduled closure will be held outside Rotherham Town Hall on Wednesday, 26 February at 1pm.

One man said: “It is such a great place providing support to people with learning disabilities.”