Motion · S6M-14869 · 9 Oct 2024
Marchmont Care Home amongst the Best in Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Marchmont Care Home, in Port Glasgow, on being named one of the top 20 care homes in Scotland in the Care Home Awards 2024; recognises the exceptional efforts of manager Jan McPhee, deputy Jennifer Marshall, and the entire team, whose dedication has, it understands, led to consistently high reviews and five-star ratings on carehome.co.uk; acknowledges what it sees as the warm and homely atmosphere created at Marchmont, where residents feel welcome and engaged through various activities, including interactions with local schoolchildren, singing, bingo and karaoke; notes the team's efforts to maintain a strong community connection by welcoming volunteers and school groups; commends what it sees as the team’s resilience in rebuilding after the COVID-19 pandemic and fostering a strong team spirit, and wishes it continued success in providing outstanding care for its residents.
Supporters (17)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.