‘Exceptional’ Chesterfield care home staff up for three top national awards

Brookholme Care Home, in Somersall Lane, has reached the finals of the Great British Care Awards in three separate categories.

The awards recognise excellence in social care and pay tribute to care homes and individuals that have demonstrated excellence in their field of work.

Care home manager Donna Redman is a finalist for the ‘Putting People First’ award.

Kathy Holden and Dawn Wooton, community activities co-ordinators at the home, have been announced as finalists for the ‘Care Home Activities Organiser’ award.

Lauren Redman, lead senior at the home, is a finalist for the ‘Palliative Care/End of Life’ award.

Hanif Ladhani, proprietor of the Chesterfield care home, said he was proud of the home’s success.

He said: “We have an outstanding team of unsung heroes at Brookholme.

"Every member of staff gives an exceptional level of care. I’m delighted that their dedication and kindness has been recognised.”

The news has been welcomed by staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty this year.

Many have made personal sacrifices, including limiting contact with their own families, and putting their social lives on hold, to ensure the safety of residents at Brookholme Care Home.

Care home manager and finalist Donna Redman said: “Our residents are very dear to us, and we will do all we can to protect them.

"This has been a challenging year for the team, so we are humbled to be shortlisted for so many awards.”

Brookholme Care Home has been unable to welcome visitors since March of this year, so activities at the home have been more important than ever.

Staff have gone to great lengths to keep residents entertained and their minds active.

The Chesterfield care home, which is currently welcoming new residents, despite lockdown restrictions in other businesses, will take part in a virtual judging event next month along with other care homes in the region.