Whalsay Care Home Celebrates 30 Years
- Submitted by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 September 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-06036
That the Parliament congratulates staff and service users at Fernlea Care Home in Whalsay, Shetland, on the 30th anniversary of the opening of the care home; understands that the building was officially opened on 12 September 1992 by Jane (Jeanie) Stewart, following the championing of the need for a care home on the island by her husband and local councillor, Henry Stewart; further understands that Fernlea Care Home is an integral and valued part of the community, and provides both residential accommodation and day care services, and is operated by Shetland Islands Council; celebrates the achievements of staff members, including two who have worked at Fernlea continuously since its opening, and wishes all at Fernlea Care Home well as they celebrate this milestone.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Annabelle Ewing, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Emma Roddick, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance