Wellbeing Lead’s services at Ashbourne care home recognised at National Activity Awards

Stacy Sandham, Lead Wellbeing Facilitator at Ashbourne Lodge, part of the family-run Milford Care group, was highly commended in the ‘Margaret Butterworth Award for Activity Provider of The Year’ – being one of just three candidates to make it to the final from over 7,000 entries nationwide.

Stacy received an award for the achievement at a recent formal gala event organised by the National Activities Provider Association (NAPA), which celebrates the achievements of activity providers across the care sector.

The judges commended Stacy, a local Ashbourne resident who has been with the home since it first opened, for demonstrating compassion, creativity and dedication, as well as her willingness to learn new skills and go the extra mile to support residents living with dignity and joy.

Stacy said: “I feel deeply touched to have been highly commended at the National Activity Awards. At Ashbourne Lodge, we don’t just provide care; we try to create a home where residents can continue to live with purpose. This recognition is a testament to the whole team and the wonderful residents who inspire us every day.”

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, the recognition aligns perfectly with Ashbourne Lodge’s ‘Montessori ethos’ and ‘jigsaw culture’, which emphasises purpose, independence, community and equality. Stacy’s work as Lead Wellbeing Facilitator is central to this philosophy, ensuring residents are offered warm, creative and committed support.

Jim Watt, Home Manager of Ashbourne Lodge, said: “We are incredibly proud of Stacy. To be named as a top three finalist out of 7,000 entries is a remarkable feat and thoroughly deserved. She has been with Ashbourne Lodge since the doors opened, and her dedication to the wellbeing of our residents is evident in everything she does.”

For more information about Ashbourne Lodge and its services, please visit https://www.milfordcare.co.uk/ashbourne-lodge/.