Nothing is ever too much for Malthouse hero Kate

Healthcare Homes colleagues were delighted to get together at a company conference and awards last week to recognize staff and teams who work throughout our family of 48 homes and 11 homecare branches.

And whilst it was recognized that every health and social care employee is undoubtedly a hero, and every Healthcare Homes team was awarded an Inspirational Team of the Year Award, managers had also been asked to recommend individuals for the Hero Awards 2022.

Kate Burbidge is one of 24 individuals who were gives a Hero Award 2022. She joined The Malthouse team in Gillingham, Dorset, almost 21 years ago during which time she has seen the home change ownership on two occasions – most importantly to Healthcare Homes in 2017.

She has balanced the challenges of learning new skills and adapting to different roles, but this has never had an impact on her attendance, cheerful disposition or fantastic attitude. Nothing is ever too much for her – and even if it was, you certainly wouldn’t see it!

Kate is described as having been a ‘beacon of light’ in many dark days over the last two years, with her calm and professional manner having a positive impact on all around her.

Gordon Cochrane, chief executive officer, told the audience, “ I’m delighted to say that we were inundated with nominations for people that managers wanted to be recognized as absolute stars, the backbones of our homes and branches, the heroes we simply cannot do without and Kate is one of those heroes.”

Pip Rich