A deputy manager at a care home has won an award for her "outstanding compassion."

Nicol Tachie, of Gold Care Homes' Hatfield Nursing Home, was given the Compassion Award for Residential Care at the 2024 Hertfordshire Care Awards on November 28.

The awards, held at Willows Farm in St Albans, celebrate the dedication of care providers and their teams.

Nicol was nominated by the home's manager, Alina Verescu, for her "exemplary" dedication to residents.

Ms Verescu said: "I am so proud of Nicol for winning this award.

"I am not sure it has sunk in for her yet as she was still getting used to the idea that she was a finalist.

"She radiates warmth and compassion, so it is no wonder to me that she won; I couldn’t be prouder."

Hatfield Nursing Home provides residential, dementia, and nursing care.