Older Peoples' Services

Winners

Carey Lodge

Lorraine Vincent, Carer, Housekeeping and Cook
Lorraine is always very thoughtful and has residents’ interests at heart. She is a very good team player, very versatile and has a calm, sensitive attitude. Lorraine does her very best at all times and encourages other to do so too.

Lewin House

Janice Benning, Carer
Janice recently showed great compassion for a resident who sadly died. Jan came in on her time off and stayed with the person as much as possible. Jan is a caring person who shows dedication and commitment to the people she cares for.

Winterton House

Angela Cook, Relief Carer
Angela always goes the extra mile; she helps with bingo and always does the shop trolley and will always cover shifts at a moment’s notice. She is a star asset to our team.

Chalk Leys

Sharon Hicks
Although Sharon has only been at Chalk Leys for a few months, she has been very reliable, always works very hard and is very caring. Sharon always gets on with her job and does her best; she is a pleasure to have on the staff team.

Farnham Common House

Promilla Kumari, Housekeeping
Bobby is versatile, always helpful and willing, she will always drop what she is doing to support the service.
Bobby is here for the residents and ensures that the environment is welcoming for visitors.

Hibbert Lodge

Junior Walker, Night Care Officer
Junior is a valued member of staff who is very flexible and well respected by his colleagues. He is very popular with the residents and efficient in an emergency. He drives Hebert’s bus and has taken the residents to the London Eye, Brighton, Bournmouth and takes the residens to see the London lights giving them a running commentary around London.

Lent Rise House

Maryann Hearn, Carer
Maryann really went the extra mile with an excellent idea of her own to help residents get the most out of the informal activities that she does with them (over and above what the activity coordinator organises). She photos the activities and puts them in albums, one for each month. The residents get secondary enjoyment from looking through the albums and chatting about what they did. It is also a way of helping them to decide what they want to do if she says what shall we do and they can’t think of anything – they look trough the albums to get some ideas. When she began this she even paid for the photos and the albums herself, (until her manager found out and the home now reimburses her.)

Icknield Court

Jo Turney, Housekeeping
Jo is very kind and interacts well with the residents. She is always a great team worker. Everyone comments on how clean each house is after Jo has worked there.

The Heights

Robert Blake, Carer Level 2
Robert’s manners are exemplary; he has a smile and compliment for everyone. He is both positive and enthusiastic about any task he undertakes. A most popular member of staff.

Lady Elizabeth House
Extra Care

Caroline Kenny, Relief Support Worker
Caroline is very dedicated and professional. She is always willing to help both tenants and other staff, she always goes the extra mile and carries out her duties with a smile.

Sancroft Hall

Harna Patel, carer
Harna is a very considerate and kind carer who definitely goes that extra mile for the residents.

Apthorp Lodge

Jackie Mitchell
Jackie is always a pleasure to be around; she has a positive attitude and is a favourite member of staff with the residents. Jackie is an excellent role model to new members of staff, she lives and breathes how a carer should be. Jackie takes pride in her environment and tries to make things as pleasant as possible for the residents.

Dell Field Court

Manjula Radia, Carer
Manjula supports the manager by arranging culturally appropriate activities for the Asian Elders and at present she is supporting the manager in arranging Diwali Celebrations.

Meadowside

Vivien Fenton, Dementia Care Manager
Vivien had many nominations from her colleagues who said she ensures individual and group needs are met in day care and the residential home. She is very supportive of all staff and is an enthusiastic team worker and motivator. She always has time to listen to residents, relatives and colleagues.

Merrivale

Montse Pazo, Housekeeping
Montse is helpful, kind, polite and reliable. She is always happy and can be heard before seen as she is always singing!

Rosa Freedman

Katarzyna Lekarska, newly appointed Group Care Leader in the Day Centre. For her organisation skills and hard work ensuring the day centre ran smoothly in the absence of the Day Centre Manager.

Head Office, Sunley House

The Payroll Team: Chris Horsler, Finella Pinelli and Vicky Lincoln
Work as a supportive team to ensure everyone gets paid every week of the year. They are always willing to contribute when something urgent is required and are completely focused on delivering an excellent service through dedicated teamwork

Learning Disability Services

Winners

Bedfordshire :
1 The Glade
3 The Glade
Tyndale/Kingsbrook Court
4 High St
55 The Causeway
30 Mill Road

Lorraine Maynard, Housekeeper, 3 The Glade
Lorraine has a very good rapport with the residents. She is very reliable. Before she comes in for a shift she will telephone to see if she can collect anything from the shops on her way in. She is very flexible and gets on well with all the staff.

Milton Keynes:
Conniburrow
Fishermead
Loriner Place
MK Domiciliary Service

Linky Bugana, Supported Living Worker, MK Domiciliary Service
Linky has worked in one of the outreach placements and has had great feedback from a family member of someone she supports. Linky’s kindness and additional support of the service user has made the relative feel confident in the service we offer.

Aylesbury:
Seabrook Court
Buckingham Road
Belgrave Lodge
Aylesbury Domiciliary Service

Sue Power, Senior Support Worker, Aylesbury Supported Living Service
Sue always has the time to listen to service users and takes a great interest in what they have to say. She encourages people to uses their skills and to develop new skills. Sue is flexible, reliable and will cover shifts when the service is short staffed. She also does all she can to support other staff.

Wycombe:
Downley Lodge
St Hughs
Beechlands and Desborough
Cressex Road Domiciliary Care

Bernadette Carter, Senior, St Hughs
Bernadette is a strong-minded person with a lot of experience. She is unflappable, honest and realistic. She never complains and her graciousness is well known. She is very busy in the community and facilitates lots of activities; she is a very hard worker. She exemplifies what it means to provide care and excellent customer service.

South Bucks:
The Gables
Cotswold Cottage
Stow Lodge
Cameron House
Woodstock

Magda Wencel, Assistant Manager, Cotswold Cottage
Magda is very committed and fulfils any task asked of her. She is never off sick and always comes in to cover shifts when we are short. She has an excellent relationship with all the service users and their families and has recently completed her NVQ 3.

Older Peoples' Services

Winners

Carey Lodge

Anthea Turner, Carer 2
Anthea always goes the extra mile to entertain and make sure the residents in her care have little extras like marshmallows, sweets and cakes – which she provides herself. Anthea is always willing to do whatever is asked of her.

Lewin House

Jasie Newman, Carer
Jasie is 100% committed to the residents, she is always kind, caring and very considerate. She often goes the extra mile by doing things for residents in her own time.

Winterton House

Toni Vipan, Carer 2
Toni’s colleagues say she is very supportive and helpful to everyone at the home and plays a big part in the home,s cookery club.

Chalk Leys

Barbara Kaye, Housekeeping
Barbara, although over 70, always works very hard and does an excellent job of keeping the home clean and tidy, she is always reliable.

Farnham Common House

Carole Alexander, Night Carer
Carole is kind and caring and always has the residents’ best interests at heart. Carole works well within the team and supports all her work colleagues, she is willing to help out where and when she can and never clock watches.

Hibbert Lodge

Karen Sparks, Night Carer
Karen doesn't wait to be told what to do, she uses her own initiative to ensure the well being of all residents and staff. She puts her training, especially dementia, to good use. Karen is enthusiastic about her work, always has a smile on her face and is a supportive member of staff.

Lent Rise House

Melody Mushayondebuu, Carer
Melody is always ready to lend a hand even though the group she works in is busy. She always has a smile for her colleagues, residents and relatives.

Icknield Court

Carole Powell, Night Care Officer
Carole has always been helpful and flexible and will cover day shifts as well as colleagues’ leave. She is well respected by the whole staff team and the night carers value the support she gives them. Carole recently dealt with a very difficult situation at night very calmly and effectively, thus ensuring the safety of our residents whilst making the staff feel safe as well.

The Heights

Janet Nyame, Night Carer
Janet always has a lovely smile for everyone, and a gentle loving approach. She is willing to help with any task and listens to everyone’s concerns. In the early hours of the morning when people need the most reassurance Janet is there with her smile and tenderness. The team refer to her as "An absolute sweetheart"

Lady Elizabeth House
Extra Care

Viola Frost, Support Worker
Viola is a long-standing, loyal night senior who is a very friendly, dedicated member of staff. Viola has worked for Lady Elizabeth House from the time it opened in 2005.

Sancroft Hall

Sunanda Ladha, Day Centre Carer
Sunada is very popular with the day centre members, they think that she goes out of her way to make sure they get what they want and need at the centre. They were unanimous in their praise.

Apthorp Lodge

Wendy Powell
Wendy is always ready and willing to help her colleagues when it is needed. She plays a vital role in the Dementia Service at Apthorp Lodge and families know if they have any concerns they can rely on her to find the answer. Wendy is a natural carer and leads her team with knowledge and understanding.

Dell Field Court

Dawn Rogers
Dawn was one of the staff who completed a sponsored walk to raise money for the residents’ voluntary fund.

Meadowside

Katie Kallo,
Katie interacts well with residents. She spends time paying attention to needs and advocates on behalf of individuals. Katie supports colleagues in the work place offering advice and support.

Merrivale

Dorothy Griffin, kitchen assistant.
Dorothy is reliable, hard working, kind and always helpful. She is highly valued by her colleagues and will be sadly missed when she retires next year.

Rosa Freedman

Solomon Vanderpuye, Group Care Leader
For his professional approach dealing with the inspection at our unannounced visit. Also his support to the new manager since starting at Rosa Freedman Centre.

Head Office, Sunley House

Johan Schoonraad, Financial Controller
Johan is positive, dynamic and always willing to help. He consistently goes that extra mile and never passes on something that needs doing, even if not his obvious responsibility. Johan provides the highest level of customer service with a cheerful smile.

Learning Disability Services

Winners

Bedfordshire :
1 The Glade
3 The Glade
Tyndale/Kingsbrook Court
4 High St
55 The Causeway
30 Mill Road

Kashmir Singh, Support Worker, 3 The Glade
Kashmir has a bubbly personality and gets on well with both residents and staff alike. He has built a good relationship with one particular resident who enjoys his singing.

Milton Keynes:
Conniburrow
Fishermead
Loriner Place
MK Domiciliary Service

Noeleen Ryder assistant manager at MKDCA.
Noeleen has continued to support the manager and the team with the development of Bracken House and held the service together when the manager was on leave, during a time when things got difficult. She has also worked very hard to ensure all staff get up to date training.

Aylesbury:
Seabrook Court
Buckingham Road
Belgrave Lodge
Aylesbury Domiciliary Service

Caroline Hands, Night Care Officer, Buckingham Rd
Caroline always has a smile and time for every resident; she shows great tenderness and is very caring. She gives praise to all and encourages independence. Caroline pays great attention to detail and takes great pride in her work. She took a resident out in her own time at the weekend and made him feel very special.

Wycombe:
Downley Lodge
St Hughs
Beechlands and Desborough
Cressex Road Domiciliary Care

Rosemary Dodds, Beechlands Court
Rosemary is flexible, gives good quality care has a ‘can do’ attitude, often stays late and is an excellent all round worker.

South Bucks:
The Gables
Cotswold Cottage
Stow Lodge
Cameron House
Woodstock

Debbie Dolby, domestic/relief carer at Stow Lodge. Debbie definitely works over and above her job description and is always cheerful despite a dreadful year in her personal life. She has been committed to her work at Stow Lodge and definitely deserves this award.

Older Peoples' Services

Winners

Carey Lodge

Geoff Burchett,
Geoff is very kind to all and follows good care practice. He will undertake anything asked of him and is very polite. Geoff is popular with both residents and staff.

Lewin House

Cynthia Higgs, Housekeeper,
Cynthia's prompt action and observation recently saved the life of a resident. The resident had a stroke whilst eating a banana and Cynthia's quick response saved the person's life. Cynthia had also been a driving force at, and very passionate about, Lewin House. She strives from the best with excellent standards and is a real asset to the team.

Winterton House

Gina Hopcroft , Relief Cook.
Gina is just starting her career but it is already obvious that she is a natural carer, kind genuine , very caring and always looks happy and glad to be at work .

Chalk Leys

Rose Jackson, Cook.
Rose has cooked at Chalk Leys for 22 years and has always been reliable; she will always help out if she can at short notice. Over the years Rose has helped on outings and parties for the residents. Rose does a great job managing the kitchen, and is very much appreciated.

Farnham Common House

Patsy Kennedy,
Patsy always provides person-centred care. She is very flexible and always willing to support the team both as a role model for new staff members and in her role as key worker to residents. Patsy will always cover a shift at a moments notice, attend hospital visits and escort her residents on outings.

Hibbert Lodge

Anna Krol, Carer
Anna is relatively new to care but is always calm and takes a real interest in the residents. She is very supportive towards her colleagues. Anna will always find something to do with the residents either a board game or something creative. She is flexible, very keen to learn and will then put this into practice.

Lent Rise House

Sandra Gealy, Group Care Co-ordinator
Sandra always has residents' needs at heart. She always supports and helps colleagues and always meets deadlines. Sandra has been given tasks to do that are over and above her job description, but you only have to ask her once and they are completed.

Icknield Court

Kaye Gray, Carer
Kaye works on House 2 which is a dementia care group. This came from a resident's next of kin, who says "Kaye is a caring carer. Nothing is too much for her and she puts the welfare of the residents first in everything." This person went on to say that when she was struggling with her mothers deterioration, Kay had taken the time to sit with her and explain that all families struggle at times and made her feel that she wasn't a bad daughter.

The Heights

Pearl Prendagast, Carer
Pearl joined The Fremantle Trust in May 1996 and through out her career she has been constantly reliable, conscientious and a knowledgeable, thoughtful role model for all staff. She fully understands the role of a key worker and demonstrates this on a daily basis. This ensures that other members of staff learn by observing her. Pearl not only cares for her key residents but goes the extra mile for everyone she comes into contact with.

Lady Elizabeth House
Extra Care

Claire Whyte, Support worker
Tenants enjoy her presence as this makes them feel secure and enhances their day.

Sancroft Hall

Jo Shea
Jo is always smiling and friendly, so helpful nothing is ever too much trouble.

Apthorp Lodge

Thelma Rattray. Day Care Centre Manager.
Thelma is the life and soul of our day centre. The service users that come into the centre are always welcomed with a smiling face and by a person who knows them as real individuals. Thelma leads a team of dedicated staff where nothing is too much trouble. A real day out for many to look forward to. Thanks Thelma.

Dell Field Court

Charmaine Avis
Charmaine was one of the staff who completed the sponsored walk to raise money for the residents voluntary fund. Charmaine is always cheerful and has a sunny disposition.

Meadowside

Fatima Longland, Group Care Co-ordinator.
Fatima will always help out where needed and is very committed to residents. She shops for them and this is very often done in her own time. She has spent a lot of time making sure the atmosphere is homely.

Meadowside Day Centre

Maria Hedges.
Maria works hard to make sure that members enjoy their day at the centre from the picking up in the morning to going home at night.

Merrivale

Anna Harris, Relief care who supports the care home and day centre.
Anna was nominated by 7 of her colleagues. They said, Anna is always helpful and supportive. She shares her knowledge with others and empowers them to make the best of themselves. She is well liked and highly thought of by staff and residents alike.

Rosa Freedman

Sara Christie.
Always giving support to others. Loves her work and applies knowledge from various training into her work. Very understanding and willing to help.

Head Office, Sunley House

Marie Grubb, Manager St Hughs
Marie sees the potential in everyone and exemplifies what it means to provide care and be customer-focused. Marie never complains, her graciousness is constant and everybody gravitates towards her.

Learning Disability Services

Winners

Bedfordshire :
1 The Glade
3 The Glade
Tyndale/Kingsbrook Court
4 High St
55 The Causeway
30 Mill Road

Elizabeth Jubane, support worker, Oakley.
When Elizabeth returned from maternity leave and long term sick, everything had changed. She changed from night worker to days, had found to have a new care provider / employer, a new manager, a home turned into a building site and still smiled. She took on a key working role where she has supported the service user to personalise his new bedroom, completed a person-centred support plan and worked really hard, but most of all smiling all the way.

Milton Keynes:
Conniburrow
Fishermead
Loriner Place
MK Domiciliary Service

Teresa Goy, Fishermead
Teresa is very service user centred, focusing on individuals needs and ensuring they are met. she has also worked very hard to raise over £300 for the homes funds.

Aylesbury:
Seabrook Court
Buckingham Road
Belgrave Lodge
Aylesbury Domiciliary Service

Debbie Watts, Support Worker, Seabrook Court
Debbie is consistently kind and caring and always works with tenants to offer choices. She is a great team player and is very supportive of colleagues. She will stay on if needed and helped a tenant move recently at short notice and doing extra hours. She has the correct attitude towards tenants and staff alike.

Wycombe:
Downley Lodge
St Hughs
Beechlands and Desborough
Cressex Road Domiciliary Care

Wilma Milson, Highworth.
Wilma treats our service users with dignity and respect in all aspects of their lives nothing is to much trouble. Has family commitments and is very flexible will change shift at short notice. Wilma never says I can't she will always tries her best. Wilma is an asset to Highworth team and she should be congratulated.

South Bucks:
The Gables
Cotswold Cottage
Stow Lodge
Cameron House
Woodstock

Barbara Pearce, Group care co-ordinator, Stow Lodge Barbara is always supportive of other staff. She works shifts at short notice and is always cheerful and respectful. Barbara has a very caring nature and is professional at all times

Older Peoples' Services

Winners

Carey Lodge

This home opened June 16 and the two staff teams from The Elms and Maids Moreton have been absolutely wonderful, everyone has worked tremendously hard and shown great commitment. It would be unfair to pick out just one person this month; as during the move everyone has been a star.

Lewin House

Michelle Hogg, Chef Manager
Michelle was the first Chef Manager at Lewin House, she has worked exceptionally hard to achieve high standards of food, diet, nutrition and hygiene. Michelle has trained every member of staff in level 1 food hygiene training and takes a real pride in her work ensuring the needs of the residents come first. Thank you Michelle

Winterton House

Tracey Ley,
Tracey is always eager to help fellow colleagues, she escorts residents to hospital appointments, is enthusiastic with activities and excellent with the residents.

Chalk Leys

Val Lydon, Carer
Val is extremely hard working and reliable, nothing is ever too much trouble, she always just gets on with whatever needs doing. Val, now 74, is retiring soon and will be very sadly missed. Val is an excellent member of the staff team and will be impossible to replace.

Farnham Common House

Katrina Aungon, Carer
Katrina has provided exceptional care to residents who have recently presented with high care needs and always works to the best of her ability.
Thank You Katrina and Well Done.

Hibbert Lodge

Palwinder Dehla, Domestic/Kitchen Assistant
Known as PK. PK has only worked at Hibbert for a short while but has progressed well in her role. PK is flexible, always willing to help where and whenever needed. PK is a good team player and very willing to learn new skills and to put them into practice.

Lent Rise House

Jan Newens, Activity Care Co-ordinator
Jan is multi-skilled, contributes full and is very supportive. She will do anything that needs doing and usually works a lot more hours than she is paid for. She is calm and very laid back and has great relationships with both residents and her colleagues.

Icknield Court

Sandra Goudge, Laundry Assistant
Sandra is very hard working, contentious and willing to do whatever is asked of her.

The Heights

Les Tester, Chef Manager
Les is highly dedicated and apart from his main duties also gets involved in activities with residents such as the cooking sessions or gardening. Les 'walks the floor' every day chatting to residents and looking for feedback on how he can improve. He is always looking for a new challenge.

Lady Elizabeth House
Extra Care

Sue Kite, Senior
Sue always goes that extra mile no matter what the situation .Tenants find her approach calm and professional at all times.

Sancroft Hall

Sharon Morris, Housekeeping
Sharon is a very good role model and very supportive of all her colleagues.

Apthorp Lodge

Irene Sparks, Administrator
Irene is always helpful, her door is always open to visitors and residents alike and she has a great sense of humour.

Dell Field Court

Lloyd Barnes, Chef/Manager.
Lloyd has completed a sponsored walk to raise money for the resident's voluntary fund as well as running bingo and a games afternoon in his own time.

Meadowside

Fatima Longland, Senior
Fatima has been supporting dementia services for a long time and has embraced the changes in the service. She leads by example and is willing to assist residents and families to enjoy their life at Meadowside.

Meadowside Day Centre

Janet Wilson
Janet has taken the role to lead Meadowside Day Centre when the manager is absent and is supportive and approachable and always has the service users needs at the forefront of everything she does.

Merrivale

Alma Rubio, Carer
Alma has only been with us a year. Alma always carries out every duty willingly. She will graciously do what is asked of her without question. She is sensitive and gentle in her approach and is a highly valued member of the team. Well done Alma!!

Rosa Freedman

Mary Sobakin, Carer
Mary is very dedicated, she works on her own initiative but will always ask if she is not sure about something. She is very flexible and always there - she even stayed overnight when it snowed.

Head Office, Sunley House

Lavinia Peiris, Team Administrator
Lavinia has a fantastic 'can-do' attitude - is always positive and always has a smile. She strives for perfection and never refuses a task.

Learning Disability Services

Winners

Bedfordshire :
1 The Glade
3 The Glade
Tyndale/Kingsbrook Court
4 High St
55 The Causeway
30 Mill Road

Simon Sutherland
Simon is said to always smiling, consistent, caring and good team player.

Milton Keynes:
Conniburrow
Fishermead
Loriner Place
MK Domiciliary Service

Cheryl Duke, Support Worker
Cheryl has a great attitude to her job and is very person centred. She has no second thoughts about staying late to continue with support in progress.

Aylesbury:
Seabrook Court
Buckingham Road
Belgrave Lodge
Aylesbury Domiciliary Service

Karen Murray, Support Worker, Chandos service
Karen always puts service users first and will always put herself out to ensure everything is 100%. She is a very kind and caring person and has worked very hard with service users in their transition to supported living.

Wycombe:
Downley Lodge
St Hughs
Beechlands and Desborough
Cressex Road Domiciliary Care

David Hogg, Supported Living worker Beechlands.
David always goes the extra mile for all service users. Very much the joker when on shift, an excellent key worker and a friendly member of staff and a good team builder.

South Bucks:
The Gables
Cotswold Cottage
Stow Lodge
Cameron House
Woodstock

Winnie Komu, Woodstock.
Winnie recently took on the responsibility of dealing with and ordering of medication. Winnie is tackling this task well and ensuring the home is provided with the correct medication.

Older Peoples' Services

Winners

The Elms

Bev Hatchell, Night Carer
Bev is always friendly, kind and smiling and residents feel safe with her with they need her.

Maids Moreton

Carole Grant, Team Leader
Carole is a very well liked and supportive member of the senior team who is always there for the staff, the residents and the rest of the senior team .Carole has always been extremely flexible within her role, coming in at short notice to help cover the home and dispense medication, Carole has also cooked for the whole of the home when we have been short of a cook.

Lewin House

Emily Sithole, Nurse in Charge
Emily always has residents' interests at heart and is gentle and a real comfort to them. She was amongst the first nurses at Lewin and had to support new members of staff. She is a well respected member of the team and is consistent with the care she gives.

Winterton House

Samantha Stoker
Nothing is to much trouble, she is puts herself out for others, excellent team player. she makes the residents happy.

Chalk Leys

Madeleine Bradley, Carer
Nothing is ever too much trouble for Madeleine; she is always pleasant and has a lovely manner when talking to residents. Madeleine is always very caring and patient with everyone.

Farnham Common House

Tara George, Carer 2
Tara goes the extra mile by bringing items in for residents which they like; this could be food made at home, drinks on a warm day, flowers etc. Tara is a very helpful person who cares for residents as if they were part of her extended family. What a star.

Hibbert Lodge

Joselito Rabaja, Night Carer.
Over the past few months Joselito has been working day shifts as well as nights, to help out. He is a very cheerful young man who the residents really like and respond to. He is always helpful and covers the rota. Joselito has grown within his role since he has been working day shifts and is an asset to the home.

Lent Rise House

Maria Brown, Housekeeping
Nothing is too much trouble for Maria; she will always help out whenever we are short staffed. She never makes any excuses for not being able to do anything. She always goes the extra mile.

Icknield Court

Mandy Beech, Carer
Mandy was nominated by families of residents for being very supportive. She is especially supportive to younger staff.

The Heights

Jan Burley, Carer
"As key worker she has shown devoted attention to my mother. But she has not only helped my mother she has been a tower of strength to my wife and I as we had to cope with the gradual deterioration of mother's health." Resident's son.
Jan is totally devoted to all our residents.

Lady Elizabeth House
Extra Care

Yoshimi Kojima, Administrator
Works with a smile always courteous to every one who she meets. Yoshimi works hard - what would we do without her lovely smile and happy nature?

Sancroft Hall

Rakesh Prajapati, Carer
Rakesh works with some of our residents who have a dementia. Some of the things said on his nominations were: that he is always patient and always smiling. He is always willing and ready to help with any task - very supportive to his colleagues, offers "best care" for the residents in his care. The manager says the good practice of Rakesh and his colleagues has not only taken the dementia care service forward but has also had a positive affect on the rest of the service.

Apthorp Lodge

Danni Tyrrel, Carer
Danni is a new member of staff who shows great passion and commitment about her work.

Dell Field Court

Rose Goobi
Rose has a positive attitude and is highly thought of by the residents, nothing is to much trouble for her. Rose is always bright and cheery.

Meadowside

Lubo Ziak
Lubo runs a Friday 'Mens' Club' and has even been known to come in on his day off to do so. He often shops for residents in his own time and when taking residents to hospital will stay with them, even as late as 11pm.

Meadowside Day Centre

Elaine Gayle, Outreach Worker
Elaine always goes above and beyond the call of duty and is always willing to work extra when needed.

Merrivale

Geraldine Clarke, relief carer
Geraldine oversees our respite unit. She is professional and sensitive and goes above and beyond in getting to know the residents and how best to meet their needs. Service users love coming back to see her. A recent resident sent a card to the home saying
"Geraldine, I wish to thank you so much for making my stay such a pleasant one. I will always be grateful for your kindness and caring." Geraldine has an air of calmness about her and even the most nervous of new comers soon settle into Merrivale life.

Rosa Freedman

Agnieszka Malsze, Carer
Agnieszka is always smiling and ready to help. She always shows concern. She is very hardworking, calm and respectful.

Head Office, Sunley House

Ann Courtney, Manager Sancroft Hall
Ann is an exceptional manager - she has a passion for quality care and empowers and motivates her staff to deliver this. She has high standards, terrific enthusiasm and admired energy.

Learning Disability Services

Winners

Bedfordshire :
1 The Glade
3 The Glade
Tyndale/Kingsbrook Court
4 High St
55 The Causeway
30 Mill Road

Innocent Kadungure, Bank Support Worker
Innocent is flexible, hard working, and has a very good relationship with both staff and residents. Innocent will come in and work at short notice. He takes two residents to watch MK Dons play every time that are at home.

Milton Keynes:
Conniburrow
Fishermead
Loriner Place
MK Domiciliary Service

Jean Fenton, Administrator
Because of her continued on going support with both service users and staff. For all the support she has given the new manager to maintain smooth running of the service while the manager gained knowledge of the service, without this support the service would have suffered.

Aylesbury:
Seabrook Court
Buckingham Road
Belgrave Lodge
Aylesbury Domiciliary Service

Timothy Magenga, Carer Lower Road
Tim has a very professional approach to work and we have excellent feedback from tenants' relatives who have complete confidence in Tim's abilities. He uses his initiative and is a good role model.

Wycombe:
Downley Lodge
St Hughs
Beechlands and Desborough
Cressex Road Domiciliary Care

Sara Halfpenny, Supported Living Worker, Highworth
As a new staff member Sara is refreshing,she thinks outside the box going against the common routine and giving our tenants' new interests.

South Bucks:
The Gables
Cotswold Cottage
Stow Lodge
Cameron House
Woodstock

Kim Allen, Carer, Cotswold Cottage.
Kim is a new member of staff; but during a very difficult situation at Cotswold she remained calm and responded in a very professional manner.

Older Peoples' Services

Winners

The Elms

Debbie Elston, Carer
Debbie often takes residents out in her own time and ensures interests are promoted while on duty. She always involves residents in every day tasks to promote their

Maids Moreton

Nancy Bennett, Carer
Nancy has worked at Maids Moreton Hall for 22 years on 3 July this year. Nancy had key-worked one resident before her move to nursing care for 18 years. Nancy is very rarely off sick and is a very reliable member of staff and does support new staff. Nancy is a well liked member of the staff team.

Lewin House

Janet Hawkins, Dementia Care Manager
For all the support she has shown at Lewin and for her setting up of a successful dementia care service here. Also her commitment to training knows no bounds.

Winterton House

Catriona Liddy, Carer
Catriona listens, is a good team player, fair and respectfull to collegues , good at encouraging training . She goes the extra mile .

Chalk Leys

Jane Roache, Carer 2.
Jane is an excellent team worker, always supportive to her colleagues and always hard working. Jane is very caring towards the residents, is very conscientious and committed to delivering the best possible care.

Farnham Common House

Caroline Stallwood, Carer 2
Caroline is a person who uses her initiative and dealt recently with a challenging situation in a calm and efficient manner, supporting residents during this episode.

Hibbert Lodge

Chelsey March, housekeeping.
Always helps above and beyond. Very caring. If unable to help she will always seek someone else to help.

Lent Rise House

Carol Wood, Laundry Assistant
Carol is very willing and helpful and if clothing is very stained she will take it home to give it an extra treatment. Carol has good team relationships with all the carers .

Icknield Court

Aniko Tothne, Carer
Aniko received several nominations, staff feel she is very supportive, not just of the residents but with their families and her colleagues. She never grumbles, she "just gets on with it "and is very good at her job.

The Heights

Kathy Plato, Assistant manager and clinical lead Nothing is too much trouble, her patience and professionalism is an example to the whole team. Her nursing skills and knowledge she willingly shares with all of us and because of this we have all learnt so much. She is a shining example of how we perceive a nurse should be, calm, kind and very caring.

Lady Elizabeth House
Extra Care

Cheryl Morgan, Senior
Can't do is not in her vocabulary. Always willing to go the extra mile. What would we do without Cheryl?

Sancroft Hall

Punita Varsani. Anjali Day Centre carer
Punita also does some relief carer hours in the care home. Comments made by service users include "She always makes you feel at home" - " She makes us feel special" - "Punita is always on the look out to make sure I am safe and will not fall" The very fact that so many service users nominated her makes her worthy of being this months winner.

Apthorp Lodge

Hazel Williams, Carer
Hazel is someone who has great respect for residents and is always encouraging other staff to do their best.

Dell Field Court

Judy Wilkins, Deputy Manager
Judy always follows things through and is very thorough. She practically participates in the day to day home and delivers hands on care. She also ensures that the Asian elders participate in home events.

Meadowside

Katerina Kallo, Carer
Very supportive of her colleagues, as well as residents. Always willing to help out , evven when it is something she does not need to be doing.

Meadowside Day Centre

Pat Lawrence, Carer
Pat is a very flexible member of staff, always has a 'can do' attitude. She is a great team player and has great respect for the day centre members.

Merrivale

Angela Casey, Carer
Angela has just agreed to change roles at the drop of a hat and is now organising and running group activities.
She does her utmost to ensure that residents' choices and needs are met and supports the senior team in promoting high standards of care at all times.
She is an excellent health and safety rep and will always ensure procedures are followed and offer staff support and advice. Angie is a good team player and is professional and reliable at all times. Her flexibility to work anywhere in the home makes her a joy to have around.

Rosa Freedman

Ellen Ofori, Care worker
Ellen is very polite, patient, flexible and mild mannered, always has a smile for everyone and received the most nominations from her colleagues this month.

Head Office, Sunley House

Geoff Thomson, IT Advisor
Geoff works extremely hard at a challenging job and maintains a very professional and patient attitude. He shows the kind of commitment and fortitude that epitomises all that Fremantle stands for.

Learning Disability Services

Winners

Bedfordshire :
1 The Glade
3 The Glade
Tyndale/Kingsbrook Court
4 High St
55 The Causeway
30 Mill Road

Denise Protty, Mill Road, Senior Support Worker
Denise was voted for by several of the staff team for being a good team player who is caring and supportive.

Milton Keynes:
Conniburrow
Fishermead
Loriner Place
MK Domiciliary Service

Mandy Kilgour , Milton Keynes Dom Care Agency
For her continuous commitment to covering extra shifts at short notice at all the services providing support in Milton Keynes. Also for supporting a very withdrawn tenant to come out of himself, he has developed from one word answers to having a joke with his support staff, and from sitting in the corner of the lounge to helping in the kitchen and accessing the community more.

Aylesbury:
Seabrook Court
Buckingham Road
Belgrave Lodge
Aylesbury Domiciliary Service

Bridget Elliott, Senior Support Worker, Seabrook Ct.
Bridget is a dedicated member of the team and always goes the extra mile to help everyone; staff and service users. A great role model.

Wycombe:
Downley Lodge
St Hughs
Beechlands and Desborough
Cressex Road Domiciliary Care

Sue Attrill , Supported living Worker, Beechlands Ct.
Nominated by tenants who said, " She makes me laugh and she organises good Parties"

South Bucks:
The Gables
Cotswold Cottage
Stow Lodge
Cameron House
Woodstock

Mark Tillman , Carer, Cameron House
Mark has only worked in LD for 20 months and has just achieved his NVQ 3 having started last July. He is a highly valued and popular member of staff.

Night Carer:

Amanda Gareppo, Lent Rise House

Carer - Services for Older People:

Janet Jack, Farnham Common House

Carer - Learning Disibility Services:

David Hogg, St Hughs Avenue

Chef/Cook:

Atiquillah Naibi, Apthorp Lodge

Manager - Learning Disability Services:

Lorraine McGinley, Bracken House

Manager - Services for Older People:

Helen Jeffrey, Icknield Court

Care New Comer:

Benedicta Commey, Apthorp Lodge

Housekeeping:

Wendy Ridgeley, Farnham Common House

Administrator:

Jean Fenton, Milton Keynes Learning Disability Services

Training Achievement:

Kayleigh Lawrence, Maple Court

Team Award:

Woodstock House

Trustee Award for Outstanding Contribution:

Judy Warnock- Smith, Sunley House