This follows the recent announcement that the facility is to see a further 26% bed reduction at the unit.
This would bring the number of cuts at the unit to 50%, over the past number of years.
PRO John Lupton said today's show of support by the people showed the high esteem the Home is held in by people locally.
A public meeting will now take place in Grants Hotel on March 22nd at which politicians will be asked to commit to improving and retaining health services for the area..
