ROSIE COOPER MP CUTS RIBBON AT AUGHTON PARK CARE HOME IT SUITE

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper visited Aughton Park Care Home to formally open the residents’ new IT suite.

While there, she met with the home’s manager Nicola Ugurbascicek and a number of the residents who spoke of their excitement about the new facility.

Rosie commented: “This is a great facility which will keep residents connected with their family, friends and the outside world.

"The COVID pandemic saw increasing social exclusion across many communities, and increased access to digital technology has become ever more valuable.

“I hope residents make the most out of what is a great new amenity at this home.”

Home manager Nicola said: “We have noticed residents are becoming more tech savvy so it was something we had on the cards for a while.

“Not all of our residents have access to a tablet or laptop, so by having a room for everyone to use that's helped to solve the problem. It was the residents request to have the computer room and I do feel it will get a lot of use.

“We had a few fundraising events before the pandemic to raise funds for the room and we had the room set up by our regional maintenance and IT team from the head office.

“Some of the residents have a Sky Sports package and they will plug their devices into the smart TV for all residents to enjoy the sports.

“MP Rosie Cooper was delighted to visit us. It was lovely for residents to speak with her and everyone enjoyed the day.”