Visiting Richmond Wood Norton and Backing Innovative Housing-with-Care Model

I recently visited Richmond Wood Norton to meet residents and staff at one of our constituency’s leading Integrated Retirement Communities (IRCs). IRCs offer a unique model of housing-with-care—combining independent living, 24/7 on-site support and communal facilities to help older people stay healthy, active and connected. Following the visit, I committed to becoming a Parliamentary Champion for IRCs and will attend the group’s first meeting in Portcullis House. I praised the vital role IRCs play in supporting ageing well and easing NHS pressures and will return soon to host a constituency surgery.