Burgess Hill care home celebrates 15-year milestone

A Burgess Hill care home that provides care for residents with dementia has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a party.
By Megan O’Neill
Published 10th Jan 2022, 10:52 BST
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The celebrations at Forest View Care Home also included long service awards, where Karen Russell, manager of Forest View, was recognised for 17 years’ service.

Karen joined West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in 2004, where she worked as a support worker in a Shoreham care home.

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She worked her way up the ladder and eventually became an employee of Shaw healthcare – who operate Forest View care home.

A care home in West Sussex which provides care for up to 60 residents with dementia has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a party.A care home in West Sussex which provides care for up to 60 residents with dementia has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a party.
A care home in West Sussex which provides care for up to 60 residents with dementia has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a party.

Karen said: “It feels wonderful to be recognised for my hard work and long service in the care sector. Ever since I joined Shaw, I have been surrounded by great people and wonderful residents who make this job as enjoyable as it is.”

Celebrating the achievements of the home and its staff members were Councillor Anne Eves, Mayor of Burgess Hill and Stuart Condie, District Councillor from WSCC.

Also visiting the home were CEO of Shaw healthcare Russell Brown, COO Mike Smith, board member Alan Pilgrim, and regional director, Martin Vanhinsbergh.

Russell Brown said: “It was lovely to be able to recognise the staff’s long service and so nice to see so many residents taking part as well.”

Related topics:West Sussex County CouncilBurgess HillAnne Eves

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