Stoke care home manager wins ‘highly-commended’ at Make a Difference Awards
04 Jan 2024
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- Good news story
- Management
Over the Christmas and New Year period we’re sharing some additional good news stories from the sector in 2023. This time we say well done to Lesley Kokai on her award win.
Lesley Kokai is the registered Manager at St Michael’s Care ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù in Stoke on Trent, where she has worked for the last 40+ years. In addition, she is co-chair of the Stoke Registered Managers Network.
Lesley’s daughter nominated her for the Radio Stoke Make a Difference Awards.
She had sent a letter to say how proud she was of Lesley working at St Michael’s for over 40 years whilst raising two children as a single mother. She also highlighted her strength in leading the team through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The judges said the nomination which Lesley’s daughter sent in was outstanding among thousands of nominations.
Lesley won a ‘Highly-commended Carer Award’ which was well-deserved.
Anyone who knows Lesley wholeheartedly welcomed this nomination. Lesley is an exceptional person and manager who is always willing to support anyone in need. The Stoke Registered Managers Network mantra is #bemoreLesley. As soon as she walks into the room she puts a smile on everyone’s face
Lesley is always willing to stand up for what she feels is right and to support others who may not have the confidence or ability to ensure their voice is heard.
Lesley offers support, not just for her residents but also for their families and her staff team. During covid she worked tirelessly to ensure everyone was safe physically and mentally and supported her staff to team to access the local staff wellbeing hub as well as supporting the se- up of an in-house staff support group.
A Radio Stoke reporter went to the home to interview Lesley which proved a wonderful experience for all the residents who were really excited to celebrate with Lesley.
This recognition has given a spotlight on the amazing work that Lesley undertakes but also that of her team and that of the wider sector.
The residents from St Michaels all said that the award is well-deserved, as did the Registered Managers Network members.
One member said:
Shirley Way, Locality Manager, ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù said:
Lesley said:
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