Welcome news for our mental health services

In recent weeks the future of two of our services – each housing people with severe and enduring mental health challenges – has been at risk.

We are delighted to hear that a short-term solution has now been reached, meaning essential care for some of the most at-risk people in our society can now continue.

Andrew Redfern, our Chief Executive, has made the statement below:

“We were delighted to receive a message from Nottingham City Council on Wednesday afternoon, informing us of the Council’s intention to re-visit its earlier proposal to de-commission Hughendon Lodge and The Crescent.  This means the two services will not now be closing on 31st March.   

This is a very positive development and an enormous relief for those residents who faced uncertainty about their future.  Framework thanks the council for hearing their concerns and acting on them.  It is hoped that the small number of residents who had received suitable housing offers will still be allowed to take them up, with accompanying packages of support. 

Framework and Nottingham City Council have worked in partnership for many years.  It is a relationship we cherish, and which has delivered benefits for many homeless and vulnerable citizens, and the wider community.  It encompasses several projects recently initiated by the Council to reduce the costs it incurs when meeting its statutory obligations.  Important elements of this work are funded entirely, or largely, from external sources.

With the ‘cliff edge’ of closure now averted, we look forward to applying the same spirit of partnership to secure the long-term future of Hughendon Lodge and The Crescent.”