A survey by Healthwatch Norfolk found the majority of residents wanted Benjamin Court in Cromer to be reopened as a reablement centre but Norfolk and Waveney ICB said this did not fit in with the ‘other services already available and the model of care we want to provide, or which is financially viable'.

The site is to be returned to NHS Property Service who will consider alternative tenants.

A spokesperson for the ICB said: ‘In line with the recommendations from Healthwatch Norfolk, we have asked NHS Property Services to keep us and the local community informed of progress with the site.

‘We will continue to keep under review the services available in north Norfolk, and if other opportunities arise to invest in services, we will explore them fully, as we have with Benjamin Court.'