In a letter addressed to parents and carers of Dunelm in Grove Road, Chadwell Heath, this month and seen by this paper, Vibrance revealed it will soon no longer able to provide its services as a result of its financial state.
The charity operates multiple services including Dunelm, a registered care and round-the-clock nursing facility for 11 adults living with learning disabilities.
Its other homes include sites in Ilford, Wanstead, Snaresbrook, Waltham Abbey and two in Woodford Green.
The letter, written by chief executive Andrew Wiggins, was sent out just days after this paper shared the story of the struggles faced by the family of one of the patients in Vibrance’s care.
It reads: “We are writing to inform you in the near future Vibrance will not be able to provide care and support services to your family members. This is because Vibrance is no longer financially sustainable.
“This decision has been made following careful consideration and in discussion with the relevant local authorities and commissioning bodies.
“Arrangements are currently being made to ensure appropriate support is in place. As soon as these details are confirmed, we will provide you with full information about the arrangements and how the transition will take place.”
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The charity has not yet revealed a definitive date for the end of its services, stating that in the meantime “nobody will be without support and/or/care”.
Details of a service handover have not been shared at this stage.
It is unknown if relatives of residents at its other care homes have received the same letter or if those homes will be similarly impacted.
A Vibrance spokesperson said: “Vibrance is working closely with its commissioners and a number of other parties to ensure the continued delivery of its services.”
