Congratulations are in order at Langwith Lodge Residential Home

After a delicious three-course meal and a tense wait we were thrilled to discover that we'd won not one, but two awards at last night's Great British Care Awards East Midlands Awards. Langwith Lodge Residential Home's manager Zoe Searston secured the East Midlands Registered Care Manager Award, while activities co-ordinator Janet Mansbridge won the East Midlands Activities Co-ordinator Award. The awards are hotly contested, and we were so delighted to hear the ladies' names read out. The awards are thoroughly deserved, and stand as a testament to Zoe and Janet's hard work, passion, dedication and care. Langwith Lodge is a wonderful place for residents and staff, and that's because of the amazing team Zoe has in place. Well done, ladies. We are so proud of you!

A special mention must go to our Health, Safety and Training Manager Mick Murphy. He was nominated for the East Midlands Care Trainer Award, and secured a runner-up position. Again, we are so pleased that Mick's commitment to his job has been recognised, and would like to congratulate him on another testament to his hard work.

Zoe was surprised, to say the least!

The ceremony was a dazzling event held at The East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. It was wonderful to be part of a celebration of care talent, and we'd like to take a moment to congratulate all of the winners and nominees. We certainly love our industry. The entertainment was provided by Chico - yes, he of Chico Time fame - and a wonderful East Midlands band called Stacking Up. To say we enjoyed the knees up is an understatement, but our main aim was to celebrate the achievements of those we work, for and alongside every single day.

We knew she could do it; Janet receives her award

Winners! Zoe and Janet take a moment to celebrate their awards

Mick in action; we are so pleased to have you!

Janet and Zoe will be heading to the National Finals of the Great British Care Awards in Birmingham in March of next year. Whatever happens we are so proud of them; all three of you are winners to us.

- Louise, Marketing Assistant

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