A CARE home in Worcester is celebrating after being highly commended at a national awards ceremony.

Perry Manor in Charles Hastings way, was commended in the ‘Best Training and Development’ category at the Care Home Awards for how it trains and develops staff.

The commendation for the home said Perry Manor "embodies Care UK's vision for leadership programmes, new team members and a clearer career path."

Katherine Matthews, the home manager, who was a qualified mental health nurse prior to moving to residential care, personally oversees new team members’ induction, and is mentoring a team member as part of Care UK’s Future Deputy Manager Programme.

Both Mrs Matthews and Jimi Wright, the home’s customer relations manager, are also well-known for their involvement within the wider Worcester community.

Mrs Matthews created an inclusive LGBTQ+ training programme working with external partners, while Mr Wright regularly delivers free ‘Dementia Friends’ sessions to give local people a better understanding of what it’s like to live with dementia.

An annual celebration, the Care Home Awards recognise and reward excellence and innovation in UK care home management, operation and delivery, and this year took place virtually.

Mrs Matthews said: "It is wonderful to have been highly commended in the ‘Best Training and Development’ category in the Care Home Awards.

"Outstanding care begins with outstanding team members, and we’re committed to ensure every individual is given the tools they need to succeed.

"Each and every team member has gone to incredible lengths to ensure residents’ lives have been impacted as minimally as possible over the last 18 months and I’m delighted with the environment we’ve created here at Perry Manor. Congratulations everyone."

Perry Manor provides full time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short term respite care.

Rated outstanding by the CQC, the home is designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives.

The care home has its very own cinema, cafe and hair salon, with space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.

For more information visit: careuk.com/perry-manor