Abbeyfield is a not-for-profit organisation that has over 700 houses and 80 care homes across the UK, including in Stevenage. It is dedicated to helping people to live independently by making the lives of older people easier and more fulfilling.

The parliamentary event was held ahead of Abbeyfield Week, which this year was 10-19 June. Stephen is pictured with Paul Allen, Chief Executive of Abbeyfield and actor Geoffrey Palmer.