Four staff at a care home in Carluke in South Lanarkshire have achieved a professional development award in skilled dementia studies.

Gillian Graham, Carol-Anne Kilpatrick, Margaret Brown and Joyce Simpson, who are employed at Popular Care’s Milton Grange, graduated from South Lanarkshire College after completing their year-long course.

Other colleagues received Social Care Assistant Practitioner awards.

Steve Massey, operations manager at Popular Care, said: “These four dedicated and committed members of staff are to be commended for studying and attaining a PDA qualification while holding down demanding jobs.

“Well done to Gillian, Carol-Anne, Margaret and Joyce. They are credit to the social care sector and reflect the professionalism and caring approach of staff at Milton Grange.  

“At homes throughout the group, there is a strong focus on encouraging and supporting staff to progress their careers and embrace the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills.”

Home manager Alice Karran said: “We all are very proud of what they have achieved.  This industry-recognised qualification will further enhance their ability to offer first class care and support to our residents.”  

Milton Grange is a fully refurbished, purpose-built care home with 37 en-suite bedrooms.