OK here is an earlier press release concerning John Parkes Unit

Torbay Care Trust and NHS Devon
Joint press statement
11 September 2009
A spokesman said:
"Firstly we like to say thank you to all of the parents and carers from Torbay and Devon who attended today's meeting.
"This was a really useful and valuable opportunity for us to discuss the concerns and aspirations regarding respite and short breaks services for children. It also enabled us to set out a clear way forward for the development of services, through working in close partnership with the families involved.
"Most importantly, today's meeting gave us the opportunity to tell parents and carers that the John Parkes Unit will remain open.
"All of those involved in providing and commissioning services at the Unit understand the value of the care which it provides, currently for around 19 families.
"However, we know that there are more than 2,000 families in Torbay and Devon who require respite and short breaks care and we are committed to developing flexible services which are able to meet the needs of as many families as possible.
"Some key actions have arisen as a result of today's meeting which will enable us to start making some positive progress.
"Firstly we will begin a process of reviewing the needs of every child currently receiving care in the Unit in order to ensure we are providing the right care in the right way.
"We have also pledged to set up a working party with parents and carers, healthcare and social workers to enable the John Parkes Unit to evolve into a service which is able to benefit the maximum number of families."