Ashcombe House care worker completes nurse training

Ashcombe House's Neelam has qualified as a nurse. <i>(Image: Ashcombe House)</i>
Ashcombe House's Neelam has qualified as a nurse. (Image: Ashcombe House)
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A care practitioner has qualified as a nurse after completing her training and working her way up through the care sector.

Neelam, who has worked for Barchester for 10 years, began her career as a care assistant before progressing to care practitioner.

She has now joined the nursing team at Ashcombe House in Worting Road, Basingstoke.

Ashcombe House's Neelam has qualified as a nurse. (Image: Ashcombe House)

Louise Lambert, general manager at Ashcombe House, said: "We are incredibly proud of Neelam and everything she has achieved.

"Her journey from care assistant to qualified nurse is a true reflection of her dedication, compassion and commitment to our residents.

"Neelam is a fantastic asset to Ashcombe House and the entire Barchester family, and we are delighted to have her as part of our nursing team."

Resident ambassador Joan said: "Neelam is so kind and caring, she always has time for us and makes us feel safe and listened to.

"We’re all very proud of her and so happy to see her become a nurse - she truly deserves it."

Ashcombe House, is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, and offers nursing care, residential care and respite care.

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