Margot James attended the Camphill & Berith Partnership Stourbridge’s open day. The open day was held for current residents’ parents and included a question and answer session.

During the question and answer session, Margot, who is a patron of the Berith Foundation, spoke of the crucial job of ensuring that both groups make a concerted effort to integrate with one another to avoid becoming two communities within one organisation.

As part of her visit, Margot also spent time meeting residents and discussing issues of importance to them, such as the number and turnover of staff and aspects of government policies.

Margot said: “I was delighted to attend the Camphill & Berith Partnership open day. Following the merger I think it is of vital importance that the Camphill and Berith communities come together as a whole, not solely their management. I would like to thank the residents, their families, and the Camphill & Berith staff for being so welcoming to me on the day.”