Matt Turmaine, Member of Parliament for Watford, visited residents and staff at Courtland Lodge Care Home in July for an engaging question-and-answer session.
The session took place in one of the home’s communal lounges where residents and staff raised topics important to them, including social care, Watford Hospital, and other local issues. Mr. Turmaine listened attentively and responded to a range of questions, offering insight into his work in Parliament and ongoing efforts to support his constituents.
Residents welcomed the opportunity to connect with their local representative in a meaningful way in an accessible setting, which is why it’s important for Members of Parliament to visit care homes in their area, as many residents continue to take an interest in politics and vote in local and general elections.
Matt Turmaine MP for Watford said “It was great to meet residents, talk about their issues and to answer questions. It is important to keep in touch with everyone right across town. As I used to work in Health and Social Care, the visit was of particular interest to me. On a boiling hot day, I was very grateful for the most welcome and refreshing cup of tea on offer. The staff were very helpful and clearly well-loved by the residents”
Courtland Lodge Home Manager Marta Carter said “Everyone was very grateful to Matt for his visit and were encouraged to see an MP visiting the home to listen to their priorities”.