Hamilton care home residents welcome MP

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Hamilton & Clyde Valley representative Imogen Walker paid a visit to the 100-bed nursing and dementia home and saw its range of facilities including a cinema, hair salon, pub, cafe, lounge, sensory room and gardens. She spent time speaking to members of the home community – and even joined in with the celebrations as resident James Gourley celebrated his 90th birthday. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.



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Douglas View manager Charlene Curtis said: “We were delighted to welcome Imogen Walker MP to our home – everyone had a great time, chatting to her about what life is like, and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them.” The home is one of 50 operated by HC-One Scotland, along with Highgate in Uddingston, Hatton Lea in Bellshill and Kirknowe in Wishaw. Ms Walker became Hamilton’s new MP at the general election in July, and also serves as a parliamentary private secretary to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

She was the second special guest to visit Douglas View in quick succession, following a recent visit from Paralympic champion Steph McGuire, who visited to share his gold-medal winning success with residents. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here .

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