ACTIVITIES co-ordinator at Threshfield Court care home, Claire Boocock, has been crowned north division activities coordinator of the Year in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.

The Barchester Care Awards celebrates staff across all sections who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester Healthcare’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. 

Almost 4,000 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard and Claire Boocock is over the moon to have been named the winner for the North Division beating hundreds of other nominees.

Claire Boocock said: “For those that know me, for once I’m speechless! I’m over the moon, absolutely delighted, not only for myself but for Threshfield Court's team and our residents.”

Claire is now through to the national finals at a special awards event in October.

Senior general manager Stacey Nicholson said: “This is an amazing achievement and the whole home is supporting Claire, We are so proud of her. Claire is amazing in her role as activity coordinator. She is the whole package and we are so grateful to have her."