Magistrates Court closes private care home

Llanelli Magistrates court has taken the unusual step of granting an emergency cancellation of a private care home's registration, following advice from Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) that its residents would be “at risk” if the home remained open.

The application to close the The Hafan Tywi in Ferryside, Carmarthernshire, was made by the Welsh Government on the recommendation of the CSSIW and granted on the 5th April.

"This is a very rare procedure, and is only the second time in the 10 year history of CSSIW that this action has been carried out,” a Welsh Government spokesperson told the BBC.

"It is only done when considered absolutely necessary to safeguard the health and well-being of vulnerable service users. The dedicated staff in Hafan Tywi have continued caring for residents through this difficult time and their commitment should be applauded."

Hafan Twyi had places for 22 residents, some of whom suffered with dementia. Carmarthenshire Council said that it had found alternative accommodation  for the home's residents.