Falkirk care home residents give Scottish cabinet secretary a tour of their digs

Residents and staff at the HC-One run Barleystone care home welcomed a visit from Scottish cabinet secretary for health and social care Michael Matheson.
By James Trimble
Published 15th Sep 2023, 15:06 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2023, 15:06 BST
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The Falkirk West MSP was taken on a tour of the Westquarter Avenue facility and given the chance to chat to residents and staff.

HC-One Scotland’s managing director Maxine Smedley and Barleystone’s home manager Lesley Winning discussed a range of issues, including recruitment and dementia care, and the importance of Barleystone’s close working relationship with the local Health and Social Care Partnership.

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Mr Matheson also had the opportunity to observe some of the well being sessions on offer, including a virtual exercise session with Burns Gym and a crafting session run by Creative Mojo.

MSP Michael Matheson visits staff and residents at Barleystone care home (Picture: Submitted)MSP Michael Matheson visits staff and residents at Barleystone care home (Picture: Submitted)
MSP Michael Matheson visits staff and residents at Barleystone care home (Picture: Submitted)

Care home manager Lesley said: “We were delighted to welcome the Cabinet Secretary to HC-One Scotland’s Barleystone care home, and to show him what a lovely

community we have here. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about.”

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