The Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress of Salford were the latest VIP guests to visit Broughton House – Veteran Care Village.
Our chief executive Chris Lindsay and fundraising and marketing manager Rhys Edwards took Councillor Ronald Wilson and his wife Pat on a tour of the home, during which the couple chatted with veterans and staff.
Over afternoon tea, Chris provided an update on how work is progressing to transform Broughton House into a Veterans Care Village.
Before leaving, the VIP duo signed the Broughton House visitors’ book.
Councillor Wilson said: “The Mayoress and I were warmly greeted by staff and residents. There is always a warm, relaxed and comfortable feel to the home, which we are always sad to leave.
“We wish the home well on its exciting journey.”
Chris said: “It was lovely to receive a visit by the Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress and to show them our plans. They took a great interest in our vision to become the north west’s first Veterans Care Village and we look forward sharing this journey with them.”
Broughton House is a care facility, located in Salford, Greater Manchester, exclusive to the ex-service community and their families. Rated ‘Good’ by CQC, Broughton House has been providing care to armed forces professionals since 1916, when it was opened to treat injured soldiers returning from WW1 and endeavours to do so for many years to come. Plans for the Veteran Care Village include an Armed Forces Support Hub, Retirement apartments and expanding to become a 64 bedroom care home; for nursing, residential and respite care.
