Heston House, a residential care home is at risk of closure, due to the council's cost-cutting goals, resulting in the re-housing of nearly fourty residents, with a range of disabilities from, old age related disabilities; physical disabilities; sensory impairment; dementia and alzheimer's.

Residents range in age and ability and there is considerable concern for the future health and well-being of the disabled and vulnerable residents after being rehoused if the home is closed down, to save money.

This petition is in support of 'Option 3' as proposed by the council:

"Option 3 – keep going

Under this option, we would only carry out essential repairs and maintenance on the building, but we would continue to accept new residents should they choose to go there. Heston House would continue to operate for the foreseeable future and we would redeploy any excess staff in line with any decline in resident numbers." - Consultation Paper.

If you are a concerned member of the public concerned about the most vulnerable in our society or are a worried family member, your support is most welcomed and appreciated.

Please don't let them close the home, just to cost-cut. These people have contributed so much over their lifetimes, rendering this proposal unjust. Cost-cutting should be sought from elsewhere; not from the most vulnerable in our society and therefore, we support option 3.

All signatures on this petition will be presented to the elected Councillors who will make decisions on the options at their meeting, on the 16 June 2015.

Address of home: Heston House, 201/209 Vicarage Farm Road, Heston, Hounslow, TW5 0AH

Consultation page link: http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/index/council_and_democracy/consultations/heston_house_consultation.htm

Thank you for your support.

This petition is submitted by Naj Hassan (Leicester) for and on behalf the residents, families and friends of Heston House.