Church step in to save Dundee care home from closure

A Dundee care home has been saved from closure after it accepted an offer to take over its running by the Diocese of Dunkeld.

The Wellburn Care Home which was run by the Little Sisters of the Poor was on the brink of closure due to a shortage of nuns to run it.

However, following discussions with the Diocese of Dunkeld, a verbal agreement is now in place which will see a Diocese take over the running of home.

The formal arrangements for the transfer will be worked out over the coming months.

Commenting on behalf of the Diocese of Dunkeld, Bishop Stephen Robson said: “The continued operation of Wellburn will best serve the infirm and elderly and protect their rights, interests and dignity, by continuing the loving service and care of those in need.”

“I have known the Little Sisters since I was a child and have always had a great love and respect for them and their work. We will be happily blessed indeed if we can achieve their level of service and love and dedication.”

With only two sisters remaining in Dundee under the age of 70, the closure would have brought an end to 152 years of elderly care at the home.