ACI Care’s The Old Rectory care home in Dymchurch has celebrated a double triumph at the Kent Care Awards.

Kelly Parker and Dalia Neves won Registered Manager and Dementia Champion respectively, at the ceremony at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel.

Parker said: “I’m delighted to have won an award but it’s also a testament to the incredible team I have the privilege to lead and the wonderful residents we care for. I’m grateful to those that have supported me and we will continue to work as a team to provide excellent standards of care.”

The Old Rectory’s sister home, Fairways Residential, in New Romney, received finalist awards in the following categories: Residential Registered Manager – Alison Yarnley; Workforce Development Award – Leah Hirst; Residential Champion – Georgia Hollis; Innovation Award – Michelle Millard; and Care Team – Fairways Residential Home.

Michelle Millard, head of operations at ACI Care, said: “We’re so proud of the winners and finalists across our two amazing homes. For us, the Kent Care Awards is about the industry coming together to celebrate amazing care for residents in our area. This is why we get out of bed each day.”