Mobberley care home manager makes the finals in national awards

A care home in Mobberley is celebrating after its General Manager was shortlisted in the Social Care Awards. 

 

Lisa Burrows, General Manager at Care UK’s Cranford Grange, on Hall Lane, has made it to the final stage in the ‘Women Achieving Greatness’ category in the national awards, after being surprised to learn she was nominated by her team. 

The national awards celebrate and reward excellence and team effort in care homes across the UK. The category aims to celebrate the achievements of female leaders from all corners of the care sector – creating a platform to support rising stars and future leaders.

Lisa started her career within this sector in 1986 studying nursing at Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. Passionate about providing high-quality care and following a career in nursing, Lisa joined Cranford Grange, formally Sunrise of Cranford, in November 2016 where she now leads a team of 120 who care for over 100 residents.  

Commenting on her shortlisting, Lisa said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be nominated by my team and shortlisted for such a prestigious award. The care profession is a fantastic sector to be part of, and I’m incredibly proud of my career to date and to be the General Manager of Cranford Grange. 

Dawn Williams, Community Relations Manager at Cranford Grange, said: “We are thrilled to see Lisa shortlisted in the ‘Lifetime Achievement in Care’ category at this years’ Caring UK Awards. Being shortlisted is testament to Lisa’s hard work and her commitment to providing an outstanding service throughout her career to ensure every resident who comes into her care leads a happy and fulfilling life. 

“It is truly inspiring to observe her interactions between the residents and their relatives and I’m thrilled she is being recognised for the difference she makes each day to the residents

The awards will take place at The Hilton Bankside Hotel in London on November 30. 

For more information on Cranford Grange, please call Director of Community Relations, Dawn Williams on 01565 817553, or email dawn.williams@careuk.com.

For more general information, please go to careuk.com/cranford-grange

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Cranford Grange, which remains open to potential residents, incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The home has been configured into a series of neighbourhoods to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.