Wokingham

Nine hard-working Wokingham home care assistants are to be rewarded for their long service at a special presentation held by Wokingham Borough Council next week (Wednesday May 9).

Long service certificates will be presented by older people’s champion Cllr Bob Wyatt and corporate head of community care Pat Brecknock at the event, taking place at Cockayne Court off Arnett Avenue in Finchampstead.

The long-serving home care assistants, who visit service users throughout the Wokingham Borough area, are:

• 20 years - Helen Payne
• 15 years - Chris Greenaway
• 10 years - Lesley Swinden Strudley
• 5 years - Mary Prendergast, Lin Davies, Lisa Wilkins, Chris Witts, Michelle Jacobs and Lucy Leah

Wokingham Cllr Bob Wyatt said: “All home care staff provide personal care and practical support to a wide range of people wishing to live independently in the community.

“I’d like to pay tribute to the commitment and dedication of our home carers who make a real difference to local residents’ lives every day of the year. It’s a real pleasure to celebrate the contribution of such reliable carers who have given up to 20 years of service, often beyond the call of duty.”

Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the domiciliary care service should call (0118) 974 6923.

Wokingham Borough Council