Some people with learning disabilities could be left without support after a decision by a city council. On Tuesday councillors in Plymouth approved cuts to services which could result in the closure of three care homes in the Devon city.
The closures will save about �500,000 a year and withdrawing services will save between �500,000 and �900,000 a year.
But Plymouth City Council said the new service would be better and tailor-made for individuals.
Carer support
Councillor Dennis Camp told the BBC: "If they need a particular level of care they will get that particular level of care, although it may not be in a particular setting."
But Ray McSweeney from Plymouth Care Action said: "If they want us to keep our children or adults at home, we need the support to do it.
"If the carer goes down it's going to cost a lot more money to look after people. It's very sad we've come to this."
The council's decision means that support for all but those with critical and substantial difficulties could be withdrawn and many carers have said they are not convinced the changes will represent an improvement in service.
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