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Consultation outcome

The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home

From:
Ministry of Defence, Veterans UK and Louise Sandher-Jones MP
Published:
1 April 2026
Last updated:
14 September 2026 — See all updates
This consultation has concluded

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The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home: Analysis of consultation responses

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Detail of outcome

The Ministry of Defence has published its response to the consultation concerning the future of Ilford Park Polish Home.

Original consultation

Summary

Proposed closure to new admissions after 2027 and sourcing of alternative accommodation for the remaining residents, if insufficient number of residents remain.

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Consultation description

The Ilford Park Polish Home is the last remaining Polish ‘hostel’ set up under the Polish Resettlement Act 1947.

It is a residential and nursing care home for former members of Polish Forces who fought under British control during the Second World War.

The Ministry of Defence is seeking views on the closure of new admissions after 2027 and the sourcing of alternative accommodation for the remaining residents, if after an annual review, insufficient residents remain to continue supporting a viable community.

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The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home

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Updates to this page

Published 1 April 2026
Last updated 14 September 2026 Show all updates

  1. Government response has been added.

  2. Added response summary to say expected September 2026

  3. First published.

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