Dream Trip To Anfield For Newport Pagnell Care Home Resident

A football-mad resident from Salutem Care and Education’s Thurston House has enjoyed the trip of a lifetime, visiting Anfield, the iconic home of Liverpool FC.

Matt Willmott, 45, who is supported at Thurston House in Newport Pagnell, recently travelled to Liverpool for a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, an experience he described as unforgettable.

A Liverpool supporter, Matt made the journey by train with support from staff and was thrilled to explore the famous ground for the first time. Although this was his first trip to Liverpool’s Anfield, Matt has previously visited Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, Aston Villa’s Villa Park, and Stadium MK, home of MK Dons in Milton Keynes.

During the visit, he toured the stadium, experienced its impressive scale first-hand, and had the chance to view the club’s impressive collection of trophies. A highlight of the day included seeing the Liverpool dressing room and the shirt of his favourite player, Mohamed Salah.

Matt said: “It was brilliant. I loved seeing how big the stadium is and all the trophies they’ve won. It was my first time there and I’d definitely go again.”

The experience formed part of Thurston House’s commitment to creating meaningful, person-centred opportunities that reflect the interests and passions of the people it supports.

Rafal Migdal, registered manager at Thurston House, said:
“We are incredibly proud to support Matt to achieve experiences that truly matter to him. Football is a huge passion of his, and visiting Anfield was something he had been really looking forward to. At Thurston House, we focus on enabling the individuals we support to live fulfilling lives, pursue their interests and build lasting memories.”