HILLSIDE Rehabilitation Centre in Hereford is going to close in February with the intention to care for more patients at home.

We asked those who took part in this week's online poll, at herefordtimes.com, whether they supported the plans.

A total of 1,040 people had their say and a majority of 53 per cent said they believed Hillside was a 'vital' unit and that it was difficult to see how the care could be offered elsewhere.

However, 39 per cent said they did support the proposal, stating that care at home should really be improved.

The remaining eight per cent said they did not know.