A senior care assistant at Kingfisher Lodge in Saltford has received a prestigious 25-year service award in celebration of her service.

Lyn Fry, now senior care assistant, started at Barchester Healthcare - which runs the lodge - in January 2000. She and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure their needs have been met over the past quarter of a century.

Adele Keenan, employee services director at Barchester, said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Lyn has achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”

Claudia Costinean, general manager of Kingfisher Lodge, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 25 years of loyal service with Lyn. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Kingfisher Lodge when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Lyn.”

Kingfisher Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Kingfisher Lodge provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Located near the Avon Valley with views of the surrounding countryside, Kingfisher Lodge has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission. The home provides 24-hour care and respite services, aiming to support residents’ wellbeing through tailored activities and professional healthcare.

Barchester Healthcare has been named the winner of the RoSPA Health and Safety Award for the Healthcare sector, recognising its contribution to occupational health and safety.

To find out more about Barchester or to find your closest care home, please visit our website www.Barchester.com.