The sessions, which are free of cost, take place every Monday between 10:30 to 12:00pm and are aimed at young children between the ages of 0-4 years.
A special mention was given to the work culture and mentioned how the home has a clear focus on the provision of quality care, with very good systems of support throughout, fostering a positive culture where people and staff feel they belong.
The Northampton home managed to raise more than £650 during their Christmas fayre and had been thinking of the idea of a pergola for just over a year but didn't have the funds.
It's the first time MHA Handsworth, which provides residential care for 43 residents, has won the award.
🌟Meet Angel🌟 Angel has been working at MHA Lauriston since she was 17 whilst studying for her Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. After completing her qualification, Angel said "joining the home full time was a very easy decision for me as I was made to feel very welcome". Three years later, Angel hopes to continue to climb the career ladder and one day become a senior carer.
The team beat off competition from over 100 care home and were lauded for their outstanding dedication and excellence in providing high quality, safe and enjoyable meals for residents with Dysphagia. Well done MHA Weston and Queensway!
Jennifer joined the home in 2003 as a care assistant and has worked her way up through the ranks to senior carer, assistant manager and then into her current role as home manager in 2008.
The home previously featured in the same category in 2018,19,20,21,22,24 and now in 2025.
“For me it's crucial for anyone working in social care or thinking of starting their career to be kind, caring, sympathetic and treat the residents with respect and dignity every day. "
The Leeds home recently unveiled the new room ‘Seashell Cove’ which was opened by the Ibbotson family, in honour of Susan Ibbotson, a former resident of the home.