IT has just come to my notice that the Scope centre in Weale Road, Chingford, is closing within a year due to withdrawal of funding from social services.

The centre is run entirely by disabled people, including my son, who has been there for ten years. He has had many problems, but this centre is a lifeline to him and many others.

This is a hearbreaking situation and I hope that someone will change their mind before it is too late.

J.GOLD,

West Avenue Road