TWO homes which provide care for disabled people are up for sale, a charity has confirmed. 

Leonard Cheshire runs facilities across West Yorkshire, including Champion House, Calverley, and Kenmore, Cleckheaton - both of which are among 17 homes on the market. 

The charity said it has had to make "difficult decisions" about some of its services in order to be able to help more disabled people. 

A spokesperson said the charity is aiming to find a "high quality" care provider to ensure continuity of care for all residents affected, so that no one will have to find a new home.

They added they will be looking to sell the homes to a care provider which has the "expertise and experience" to deliver the specialist support needed. 

“We know this is a difficult and worrying time for many, including the residents and their families, and we will be supporting them throughout this process," the spokesperson said.

"The continuity and quality of support, and the welfare of all residents is our top priority during this period as we look to secure a new provider.

“In 2018 all charities must continue to challenge themselves to make a bigger difference.

"Leonard Cheshire has set out to reach significantly more disabled people. To make this ambition a reality we have had to make some difficult decisions about some of our services.

“A small minority of our properties are not in the right places with easy access to community amenities and with scope to grow.  Other providers are better placed to make long-term investment in these services.

“There is huge unmet need across the country in the support that is available to enable disabled people to live as independently as possible, whatever their ability. Leonard Cheshire must be at the heart of building a more inclusive society. 

"All funds raised from this sale will be invested in the provision of UK community, residential and outreach services."