A deputy manager of an Andover care home has won a regional award.

Valentina Nathan, deputy manager at Millway House care home, was recognised in the South-East Region of the Great British Care Awards 2024, in the Social Nurse category.

She was presented with her award at a ceremony held at the Hilton Metropole, Brighton.

She will now be entered into the National Great British Care Awards final, competing against all the other regional finalists.

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The winners will be announced on March 14, 2025, at a ceremony at ICC, Birmingham.

Proudly accepting her trophy, Valentina said: "I am thrilled to have received this regional award and would like to extend my gratitude to my entire team, especially my head of nursing, Sara Gallagher. I’m excited for the national finals in March.

"I truly enjoy my work – it’s incredibly rewarding. Each day at Millway House is different, and the residents are a joy.

"We also have a wonderful staff team, and their support means a lot to me."

Parul Patel, marketing and communications lead at AgeCare Care Homes, which owns Millway House, said: "We are all so proud of Valentina – she is absolutely deserving of this award.

"We’ll be rooting for her in March at the national finals."