A housekeeping manager has been shortlisted as a finalist for the National Care Awards.

Caroline Perkis, housekeeping manager of The Mead care home in Castleford Close, is one of five people to be shortlisted in the care housekeeper category at the awards.

She will be interviewed in London by a panel of judges on October 20 before the winner is announced at the Gala Night at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel on November 28.

Home manager Jeannie Crockett said: “We are absolutely delighted that Caroline has been shortlisted for this award. Her commitment and dedication here at The Mead is second to none and I am so pleased that she has been recognised in this way.

"We are all incredibly proud of her.”