Long service award for East Sussex ColleagueHead housekeeper Samantha Phillips, pictured, has worked at The Polegate care home for a huge 20 years so she was recently awarded a long service award. 

Colleagues are so proud of Samantha, who is often known as “Sam” around the home, and enjoy working with. They say that she is a huge part of the family.

Sam was presented with a letter of thanks, some flowers and a voucher for £100.

Home Manager, Emma Louise Rich-Spice, commented, “I am a very proud manager and work with the most amazing team of hardworking, dedicated staff. Well done Sam!”