Residents At Radcliffe Care Home Enjoy MP Visit For UK Parliament Week

Rose Court Care Home in Radcliffe, Manchester, was visited on Friday, November 22, 2024, by Member of Parliament (MP) for Bury South, Christian Wakeford during UK Parliament Week.

UK Parliament Week, which takes place from November 18 to 24, 2024, aims to spread the word about what Parliament is and the roles of local dignitaries, what Parliament and local dignitaries do, and how individuals can get involved, act and make an impact on the issues they care about.

Residents and colleagues of the HC-One owned care home enjoyed meeting MP Christian Wakeford and spoke to him about life at Rose Court Care Home – which is an integral part of the Radcliffe community.

The MP for Bury South enjoyed a tour around the 87-bedded residential, nursing and dementia care home, and in addition to welcoming their local politician, residents and colleagues have enjoyed a variety of fun-filled activities for UK Parliament Week which were enjoyed by all. This included taking part in online Q&A sessions, quizzes and lively debates; debating issues and holding votes; creating petitions; holding themed assemblies and council elections; baking and crafting.

Leanne Batten-Smith, Home Manager at HC-One’s Rose Court Care Home, said:
“We were delighted to welcome MP Christian Wakeford to our home during UK Parliament Week. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them.”

Member of Parliament for Bury South, Christian Wakeford, stated:
“Very lucky to be invited back to Rose Court in Radcliffe, the second time I’ve been invited to come and speak to staff and residents – including the latest member, kitty the kitten!

“As soon as you step foot into Rose Court you can tell it’s different, the staff are attentive, residents are engaged with everything is designed around the comfort of the 87 residents currently at Rose Court and their families.”

“I’m really grateful to Leanne the home manager alongside her deputy Jodie, we had a brilliant discussion about the role of local colleges and universities providing students for work experience and a pathway into a career in care.”

“Rose Court go out of their way to work across the care community in Bury and the quality of their staff and management demonstrates that. I’ll continue to champion their work and do my best to represent them in Parliament and Bury South.”