One parent said the National Autistic Society was 'letting 25 very vulnerable people down'.
Diane Jones and her son Elliott have been using the Diamond Day Centre in Irthlingborough for seven yearsA group of families of people with autism has lost its fight to save a day centre they describe as a "lifeline".
The closure was announced last September but delayed for six months so an alternative could be explored.Image source,The Diamond Day Centre offers a range of activities, such as supervised trips to the shops and pubs, countryside walks and arts and crafts sessions. In a statement, Steven Rose, the managing director of adult services at the NAS, said: "We are deeply sorry to confirm that the Diamond Day Centre and Heath Rise residential services in Northamptonshire will be closing in April.
Mr Rose blamed "the current funding crisis in social care" for the decision and added: "We are incredibly sad and sorry that a solution for these services could not be found.