Statement from Dorset Council on Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage

Dorset Council is deeply saddened to hear of the deaths at the Gainsborough care home in Swanage.

We are working with the home’s owners Agincare, emergency services and other partner agencies to support the residents of the care home who have been evacuated.

Many of the residents are vulnerable people with significant care needs, and so we are working with them to understand how to meet their needs in the short term and identify their next steps.

At this time there is nothing to indicate any risk to the wider public. We understand this incident will have a significant impact on the Swanage community and our thoughts are very much with the families of those who have sadly died at this extremely difficult time.