Two local men with disabilities, who attend Tenby Avenue Centre, are still waiting for an explanation as to why they were moved out of their home in Hundleton by the Social Services before Christmas with only three days notice.

Forty-four-year-old Simon Woolley and 48-year-old Mark Price were moved out of their accommodation in Hundleton on December 12, where they had been living independently for four years, and looked after by carers from Croeso Care, supervised by Social Services, leaving their mothers, Gwyneth Woolley, of Kilgetty, and Gaynor Price, of Tenby, worried and waiting for answers as to why?

Since being moved from the bungalow, the two men, who regularly attend Tenby Avenue Centre in Greenhill Avenue, which was under threat of closure last year, have been placed in a temporary holiday let in Red Roses.

“It’s now a month after Simon and Mark were moved and still we’ve had no explanation from Social Services or anyone at Pembrokeshire County Council on why they were moved; it’s disgusting,” said Mrs. Woolley.

Croeso Care have since stated that, despite wanting to continue their provision of care for the two men, Pembrokeshire County Council would only renew the care service’s contract on a month-to-month basis, forcing the company to hand it back.

When contacted, a spokesperson for Pembrokeshire County Council said: “We are fully aware of the matter in hand, but are unable to comment directly as it relates to an individual receiving a service. All data relating to an individual remains confidential.”

Mrs. Price said that the Social Services department had been in contact with her over the festive period, with the county council’s Director of Social Services and Leisure, Jonathan Griffiths, also commenting on her son’s case: “We continue to work with Mark directly to ensure he has a permanent and suitable accommodation option and his family are clearly part of that process. The aim is to proceed at the earliest opportunity when arrangements are suitable and meet his identified needs.”

However, the two mothers, who say they are still both waiting for a full explanation on the issue, are due to meet with the social service sector at the end of this week, after Mrs. Woolley had lodged a formal complaint.

“Whoever is at fault has no heart to do this to two disabled people and their families just before Christmas,” remarked Mrs. Woolley.

County councillor Michael Williams, who represents the Tenby North ward, commented that he was “very disappointed” by the response of PCC.

“I know Mark and his family well and to learn about the cavalier way in which they appear to have been treated is a disgrace,” he said.

“I was informed that Mrs. Price had been kept fully informed of the need to relocate Mark, but it appears this had not been the case.

“I sincerely hope that the forthcoming meeting with the families will offer them reassurance,” added Clr. William