Ms Roseanna Cunningham MS has responded to the news that the Four Seasons Health Care Group, which owns the Craigieknowes Care Home in her constituency, is for sale following its holding companies entering into administration.
Ms Cunningham said:
“Obviously, this will be a worrying time for the staff and residents of Craigieknowes Care Home and their families, as well as those connected to the other care homes run by the Four Seasons group.
“According to the information provided on the Four Seasons website, there is no immediate cause for concern about any immediate changes to the way in which the homes are being run and I think it is important to get that information out.
“However, those assurances are only worth anything up until the point when the business is sold. I would like to see Four Seasons – or the administrators of the holding companies - make it clear that continuation of the terms and conditions of staff and residents will be a condition of any sale.
“The number one priority in all of this must be the health and wellbeing of residents.”