Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Rivendell View Care Home in Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, were delighted to welcome Michael Payne, MP for Gedling, on 28
th November, for a special visit as part of UK Parliament Week.
During his visit, Mr. Payne spent time meeting residents and colleagues to learn more about life at Rivendell View and the exceptional care provided at the 66-bed home, which offers both residential and residential dementia care.
Mr. Payne enjoyed a tour of the home’s impressive facilities, including its inviting dining areas and social lounges, a plush cinema room complete with a fresh popcorn machine, a charming vintage tearoom, a bright and airy garden room, and a panoramic Sky Bar offering stunning views across the local area.
Throughout his time at the home, he engaged in warm and meaningful conversations with residents, discussing their experiences and views on both local and national matters. He also learned more about the home’s commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and the wide range of activities designed to enrich daily life.
The visit highlighted Rivendell View’s strong community connections and its dedication to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where residents feel valued and heard.
UK Parliament Week is an annual event that encourages people across the UK to engage with Parliament, learn more about how democracy works, and discover how they can play a part in shaping the future. Rivendell View’s celebration of the week offered residents a unique opportunity to connect directly with their local MP and share the topics that matter most to them.
Cara Stockill, Home Manager at Rivendell View Care Home, said:
“UK Parliament Week is all about helping people understand and engage with how our democracy works, so it was wonderful to have Michael Payne visit Rivendell View to bring that to life for our residents. They really enjoyed the chance to talk with him, ask questions, and share their perspectives. It’s so important that older people feel included in national conversations, and this visit made everyone feel truly heard and connected.”
Michael Payne, MP for Gedling, commented:
“It was a real privilege to visit Rivendell View Care Home in Stoke Bardolph and to have tea and a chat with the wonderful residents and staff.
“Rivendell View has a warmth, real togetherness and sense of community, and from speaking with some of the families also visiting their loved ones, it was clear the residents are very well looked after by the cheerful and compassionate staff.
“Thank you to Cara, the Home Manager at Rivendell View, and thanks also to Gina for showing me around the facility, including the on-site tearoom and cinema room.
"I want to wish a Merry Christmas to all the Rivendell View residents and staff, and I hope their upcoming Winter Wonderland event on Tuesday 16 December is a success."
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