Tom Gordon praises facilities during visit to Thistle Hill

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, visited Barchester’s Thistle Hill Care Centre on Friday, May 15, where he met residents and staff and toured their new eight-bedroom extension.

Mr Gordon praised the centre’s facilities, especially the physio room and spa bath, while also joining in with the home’s weekly quiz.

Dannie Jean, general manager at the care centre, said: “It was lovely to have Tom Gordon here for the morning.

“The residents were delighted that he was able to visit us and join in the quiz.

“We all had a wonderful morning, and we hope that Tom will come to see us again soon.”

Thistle Hill Care Centre, part of Barchester Healthcare, provides residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care, as well as support for individuals with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries.

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, operating 269 care homes and hospitals and supporting more than 13,800 residents.

Its services range from short-term respite care to long-term stays, focusing on delivering personalised care that promotes dignity and independence for all residents.