CENTRAL heating at the Mirridong aged care facility has failed during one of the coldest days of the year.

An employee contacted The Advertiser yesterday concerned about the welfare of elderly residents at the 60-bed facility after they spent Sunday without central heating.

The temperature didn’t climb above 8.3 degrees on Sunday and the employee, who didn’t wish to be named, said families of residents at the McIvor Road facility were prevented from bringing heaters for their loved ones because of safety regulations.

The employee said residents were promised extra blankets, but none were available.

Source: Bendigo Advertiser