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:: 28 August 2026 — See all updates

Detail of outcome

The Ministry of Defence will publish its response to the Ilford Park Polish Home consultation in September. This is a matter of real importance to residents, their families, and staff, and it is essential that the response receives appropriate ministerial consideration before publication. We recognise the impact of this delay and are committed to providing clarity at the earliest opportunity.

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.

This consultation ran from
7 April 2026 to 11:59pm on 6 June 2026

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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