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Residents urge Dutton Dunwich council to reopen closed blood clinic, citing community support and health access concerns.
Residents of Dutton Dunwich, led by former mayor Bob Purcell, urged the council to reopen the local blood clinic, citing a petition with 1,152 signatures and widespread community support.
The clinic closed December 18, 2025, leaving seniors and others reliant on accessible blood collection with longer travel to Newbury and St. Thomas.
Advocates argued the closure, driven by minimal cost savings under two percent of the budget, harms health access and the town’s appeal to families and seniors.
While council acknowledged concerns and the clinic’s importance, they cited financial pressures including rising emergency service costs and debt.
Though healthcare is provincial, the municipality continues exploring alternative models to sustain blood collection services while ensuring fiscal stability.
Los residentes urgen al consejo de Dutton Dunwich a reabrir la clínica de sangre cerrada, citando el apoyo de la comunidad y las preocupaciones de acceso a la salud.