A HEREFORD care home has been recognised as the top health care employer in Herefordshire with a prestigious award.

The Hereford Times Health and Social Care award for health care employers was given to Hillside Care Centre. 

Hillside's registered manager Kathy Windibank has earned praise and respect from her team for her kindness, empathy, support and the training she provides. Her presence helps to make the home for people needing nursing or personal care in Hereford a happy place to be.

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Accepting her award at Hereford Racecourse on October 3, Ms Windibank said: "I feel overwhelmed. It's an honour."

Steven Weller added: "It's very humbling."

Each year at the health and social care awards, the health care employer award goes to the care employer who can demonstrate a strong commitment to employees without diminishing the care they provide.

The award is sponsored by the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (Nmite).