Residents at a Radcliffe care home were visited by an MP as part of UK Parliament Week.

Christian Wakeford, MP for Bury South, visited HC-One's Rose Court Care Home on Friday, November to meet residents and staff.

The visit was part of UK Parliament Week, which aims to educate people about Parliament and the roles of local dignitaries.

The residents and staff at the care home enjoyed meeting the MP and discussing life at Rose Court, which is part of the Radcliffe community.

Mr Wakeford was given a tour of the 87-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home, including the hair salon, internet café, cinema, dining room, lounge, ensuite bedrooms, and gardens.

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."

MP for Bury South, Christian Wakeford, with Rose Court Home Manager, Leanne Batten-Smith, and Deputy Manager, Jodie WhiteheadMP for Bury South, Christian Wakeford, with Rose Court Home Manager, Leanne Batten-Smith, and Deputy Manager, Jodie Whitehead (Image: Supplied)

Mr Wakeford said: "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."

In addition to welcoming their local politician, residents and colleagues enjoyed a variety of activities for UK Parliament Week.

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.