Care facility in Milton Keynes town celebrates winning 'Most Improved Care Home of the Year' title

Tickford Abbey care home in Newport Pagnell won the accolade in the, national Greensleeves Care Awards this month.

Due to the government imposed lockdown, the ceremony was held as a virtual event instead of the annual gala ceremony in London.

.A spokesman said: "All homes go through periods of change and have challenges to overcome, this award acknowledges the efforts of a home that has worked as a team to overcome the challenges before them, to improve the services being provided to their residents, to improve the working environment for their staff and to improve the standing of the home in the local community."

Tickford Abbey, a Grade 11 listed building built on the site of the medieval Tickford Priory, has been through a bumpy ride in the last few years, leading to a Requires Improvement CQC rating in the January 2018 CQC inspection.

Through consistent hard work and dedication from the staff and management team, the care home was turned around, resulting in a Good CQC rating by March 2019.

Debbie Thunder, home manager at Tickford Abbey, said: “All staff at the care home worked hard and improved residents’ experience, ensuring that the homely feel on which we pride ourselves is restored. We are delighted to be recognised for the work we put in over the past year with this important award.”