A new £2.1 million care home in Sutton will throw its doors open to professionals involv-ed in elderly healthcare.

Orchard Care Homes is to hold an educational open day from 11am to 3pm on April 12, at Sutton Lodge and Sutton Hall, in Cornmill Walk.

Various activities have been arranged, including a buffet lunch and tours of the development, such as the specialist care unit designed using the latest research for the care of dementia suffer-ers.

There will also be a series of educational talks from leading healthcare specialists in the area, including Dr Mary Harrington, consultant geriatrician at Airedale Hospital.

Leeds based Orchard is inviting GPs, district nurses, social workers and other healthcare workers and charities to visit the new homes ahead of the official opening on April 18.

They want to give local health professionals an insight into the latest developments in care for older people, and the opportunity to meet care home staff and other local professionals.

Head of operations Julie Wright said: "The purpose of this open day is to bring together people in the healthcare community who work with older people and to offer an educational experience.

"It is extremely important to us that both the medical profession and the families of our residents have complete confidence in the service we provide."

Anyone wishing to attend the open day should call Sandy on 0845 602 7469.