A public meeting has been called over a closure-threatened old folk’s home.

Corrin Memorial Home in Peel is the only such facility in the west of the island.

But last month directors of the charitable company that runs it announced it would have to close in July as it’s no longer financially viable.

If this happens, residents will face the upheaval of moving home and up to 40 staff could lose their jobs.

The Corrin Home has capacity to hold 44 residents but only has 21 at present. Significant investment is also required to upgrade the facilities.

Staff have set up a working group in a bid to save the Albany Road home and have written to all Tynwald members calling for a moratorium on its closure.

A public meeting has been called for next Monday, May 17 at Corrin Hall, starting at 7pm.

The working group is due to meet Health Minister David Ashford on Friday.

Mr Ashford told the Examiner: ’The department has met with the trustees to discuss the future of the home and talks are still ongoing on a number of matters. Registration and Inspections has also been in touch with the home.

’Talks are in the very early stages and there will need to be further discussions before anything concrete can be discussed.’

Corrin Home Ltd director Alan Jones said: ’Following our sad announcement on April 23 about the closure of Corrin Home, we have had an initial meeting with government to begin to discuss our residents’ requirements.

’The Corrin Home has capacity to hold 44 residents, but we only have 21 residents at present.

’This, along with the significant investment required to upgrade the facilities, has meant the home is no longer economically viable.

’Our focus currently is very much on the wellbeing of our residents and staff, and this will form the basis of our discussions with Manx Care and other agencies.

’We will do all we can to make this transition as smooth as possible. We have begun formal consultation and are working closely with our staff to provide the necessary support through this difficult period.’