FOOD FOR THOUGHT - ISHERWOOD

10.59.19am UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 23rd Jun 2005

Luncheon clubs under a Liberal Democrat administration in Manchester could

be thriving hubs of activity and support for older people providing information, advice, services and community support rather than the failing service Labour has overseen and now condemned by their own scrutiny chair.

Burnage Councillor, Rod Isherwood, strongly challenged the defeatist attitude of Labour saying that "This service is not properly advertised by the Labour administration, and does not have the innovative approach needed to provide modern adult social care in our City."

"Luncheon clubs could be the focus of many social activities, and also provide a valuable first indicator of illness or cries for help from older people in our City."

"Malnutrition is a serious problem for some older people, and Luncheon Clubs could be a valuable tool in fighting this."

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For further information contact Cllr Rod Isherwood, 0161 234 3002