Support Services for the Social Care Sector

Heatherfield Care Home in Armadale turned into a jungle as residents got up close and personal with an exotic set of animals. While rabbits and meerkats offered conventional cuddles, it was a royal python which got particularly comfortable curled up in the lap of a resident. The animals visited the care home from Cool Creatures, a business based in Livingston, and residents learnt about their habitats and species. Roz Smith, activities coordinator at Heatherfield, said: “The animals were beautiful and residents adored handling them. We’re looking forward to the next great experience.” Surprisingly it was the reptiles that proved the most popular.