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• Dementia Care Awards 2025 - The Dementia Frontline Leader Award We are delighted to share that Shelley Lupu, Deputy Manager at The Hollies, has been recognised with the The Dementia Frontline Leader Award at the prestigious Dementia Care Awards 2025. Shelley began her journey with Regal Care in February 2012 as a Care Assistant. Over the years, through her dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence, she has grown into her current role as Deputy Manager. Shelley is passionate about continuous learning and professional development. She has successfully completed NVQ Levels 2 and 3, holds a Level 5 qualification in End of Life Care, and is close to finishing her NVQ Level 5. What truly sets Shelley apart is her unwavering belief in kindness, patience, and respect—values she lives by every day and shares with everyone around her. Her work continues to inspire her colleagues and bring comfort and dignity to those in her care. We are incredibly proud of Shelley for this well-deserved recognition, and we thank her for the positive difference she makes at The Hollies and beyond.
• The Great British Care Awards 2024 - The Palliative Care/End of Life Award On Friday, November 15, 2024, we proudly attended The Great British Care Awards – South East England Regional Ceremony held in Brighton. This prestigious event celebrates excellence, dedication, and outstanding contributions within the social care sector, and we were honoured to receive 13 nominations across seven categories, a reflection of the commitment and passion our team brings to providing exceptional care. The Great British Care Awards are a highly esteemed recognition in the care industry, highlighting individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional services. Winning these awards signifies a dedication to quality, innovation, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care for. We can confidently say that all our nominees exemplify this commitment, driven by values such as person-centered care, compassion, empathy, trust, dignity, and independence. The night brought immense pride as our very own Precious Salvador was awarded the Palliative Care/End of Life Award. Precious joined us on March 8, 2017, as a Senior Care Assistant, the same position she holds today, demonstrating her unwavering commitment and dedication to her role. Her qualifications include a BS in Nursing from the Philippines, Level 3 and Level 5 certifications in End-of-Life Care, and she is currently completing her Level 5 Management in Adult Care. Precious is deeply motivated by her faith, the love and support of her family, her passion for learning and embracing new challenges, and her drive to make a difference. Her motto, “If divine energy puts you up, no one can take you down,” reflects her resilience and positive outlook, which inspires everyone around her. With her win, Precious will now advance to The Great British Care Awards Final, and we wish her the very best as she continues to showcase the outstanding care that defines our team. The evening was a joyful celebration of the hard work and dedication each member of our team brings to their roles every day. It was a moment to recognize our collective achievements and the profound impact we have on the lives of those we support. Congratulations to Precious and all our nominees for their incredible accomplishments! Together, we are proud to continue setting a high standard for compassionate and high-quality care.
• Kent Care Awards 2019- Nutrition Award : Kent Care Awards 2019. Awards held through the Kent Intergrated Care Alliance. Awarded by a panel of judges from the Social Care Industry. Head Cook from our Residential Home The Hollies Katherine ‘Katy’ Jordan was announced as the overall winner of the Nutritional Award. Katy has been at Hollies for 14 years and does more than just ensuring that the residents at The Hollies enjoy freshly prepared Nutritional and tasty menus. She ensures that they are varied, resident led and inclusive of different cultures and religions. The residents love her and her food! When the home has themed events Katy always ensures that the catering department joins in. Creating themed menus for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Burns Nights and so much more. Every Birthday is always celebrated with a beautiful homemade cake. Katy is dedicated to her role within the home and making a difference to the residents who live within the service. Katy now goes on to the South East Regional Finals of the Great British Care Awards.