A deputy manager at Meadowbeck Care Home in Osbaldwick has received a 30 Year Service Award to mark working at Barchester Healthcare for all that time.

Helen Lea started at Barchester in September 1994, working with residents and their relatives to ensure their needs are met.

Adele Keenan, employee services director at Barchester, said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Helen has achieved this milestone.

"It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”

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Annaliza Kemp, general manager of Meadowbeck Care Home, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 30 years of loyal service with Helen.

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"She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Meadowbeck Care Home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Helen!”

Meadowbeck care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers. Meadowbeck provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.