Laurel is CRUSHED when Ashley goes into care in Emmerdale

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.
It's a sad day as Ashley finally leaves home to move into residential care...

It's a sad day as Laurel says goodbye to her beloved hubby Ashley as he goes into full-time care in Emmerdale

It's the moment she's been dreading: unable to cope with dementia-sufferer Ashley's care any longer, Laurel braces herself as her other half leaves the family home and goes into a home in Emmerdale.

Poor Laurel is beside herself and racked with guilt even though she knows it's the only viable option and is best for everyone concerned.

How will Ashley fare in his new surroundings and how will the family cope with him no longer living under their roof?

 

It's a sad day as Ashley finally leaves home to move into residential care...

It's a sad day as Ashley finally leaves home to move into residential care...

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

It's a sad day as Ashley finally leaves home to move into residential care...

It's a sad day as Ashley finally leaves home to move into residential care...

Laurel Thomas is finding it tough as she packs to send Ashley Thomas into full time care. It’s a very hard day particularly when Ashley forgets he’s going there in Emmerdale.

Earlier, a heavy-hearted Laurel finds it tough as she sets to work, packing up the belongings that Ashley will need.

Earlier, a heavy-hearted Laurel finds it tough as she sets to work, packing up the belongings that Ashley will need.

Laurel Thomas is finding it tough as she packs to send Ashley Thomas into full time care. It’s a very hard day particularly when Ashley forgets he’s going there in Emmerdale.

To make matters worse, her hubby has no memory of where he's going or why he's moving out.

To make matters worse, her hubby has no memory of where he's going or why he's moving out.

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

When the family arrive at the home, Gabby and Sandy are feeling emotional and Laurel's struggling.

When the family arrive at the home, Gabby and Sandy are feeling emotional and Laurel's struggling.

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

She feels terrible and is wracked with guilt even though deep down she knows it's the best thing.

She feels terrible and is wracked with guilt even though deep down she knows it's the best thing.

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

The former vicar looks around and takes in his new surroundings.

The former vicar looks around and takes in his new surroundings.

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

A forlorn Laurel is hit hard with the enormity of the situation. Her beloved Ashley is never coming back.

A forlorn Laurel is hit hard with the enormity of the situation. Her beloved Ashley is never coming back.

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

What will he make of his new environment?

What will he make of his new environment?

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

He seems to be completely unfazed, but what's really going on inside his head?

He seems to be completely unfazed, but what's really going on inside his head?

The big day has arrived and Laurel Thomas, Sandy Thomas and Gabby Thomas watch on with sadness as Ashley Thomas leaves home and heads into residential care. It quickly becomes apparent he’s settling in too easily while Laurel struggles to come to terms with being at home without her other half in Emmerdale.

As Ashley prepares to spend his first night in the residential home, back at Mulberry Cottage, Laurel is beside herself. Has she made the right decision? Is Ashley going to be OK? And how will the family cope with their beloved husband, dad and son no longer living under their roof? Watch Emmerdale on ITV from Monday, February 6

As Ashley prepares to spend his first night in the residential home, back at Mulberry Cottage, Laurel is beside herself. Has she made the right decision? Is Ashley going to be OK? And how will the family cope with their beloved husband, dad and son no longer living under their roof? Watch Emmerdale on ITV from Monday, February 6