We’re proud to be celebrating a major achievement at Watermead Rose after our Clinical Manager and Deputy Manager, Betty Varghese, was named Clinical Nurse Manager of the Year at the Social Care Leadership Awards.
Betty received the award at a ceremony held at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square, recognising her clinical expertise, hands-on leadership and commitment to supporting both residents and colleagues.
She attended the event alongside fellow Watermead Rose colleague Ramona Babet, who was also shortlisted in the same category.
Recognition for clinical leadership
The award recognises Betty’s approach to managing complex clinical care and supporting nursing teams through challenging situations.
A key part of her role is helping colleagues build confidence in their own practice, while ensuring residents receive safe, consistent and responsive care.
Jamie Chan, Manager at Watermead Rose, said: “Betty is an invaluable member of our team who leads by example and is always willing to share her knowledge to help others develop, so winning this award is just reinforcement of the wonderful things we see her delivering every day.
“What makes Betty so special is the way she supports those around her, whether that’s guiding a colleague through a difficult clinical decision or taking the time to reassure a family when their loved one’s care needs change. We couldn’t be prouder of her and this recognition is thoroughly deserved.”
Supporting high standards across the home
Betty has also played an important role in helping Watermead Rose achieve key clinical milestones.
This includes supporting the home to achieve a 100% compliance score during its 2026 Infection Prevention and Control inspection.
She helped prepare colleagues for the assessment, making sure the team understood the standards expected and how to apply them in their day-to-day work.
Betty’s clinical expertise has also been recognised by external healthcare professionals, including the Integrated Care Board and local authorities.
In 2025, she was also named an East Midlands Regional Finalist for Care Assessor of the Year at the Great British Care Awards.
Recognition from residents’ families
Betty’s approach has also been recognised by relatives of residents at Watermead Rose.
One family member shared in a carehome.co.uk review: “Such a good home for someone’s final days, and I can’t thank the clinical manager enough for all she does for both my dad and me!”
For us, feedback like this is an important reflection of the role our teams play not only in supporting residents, but also in providing reassurance and guidance to their families.
Celebrating the wider Watermead Rose team
The awards also brought recognition for Ramona Babet, who was shortlisted alongside Betty in the Clinical Nurse Manager of the Year category.
Jamie added: “To have two of our team shortlisted in such a high profile awards is fantastic, and either one would have been very deserving winners. So a huge shout out to Ramona too, who brings so much to the Watermead team. We’re enormously grateful to have such wonderful carers in our team.”
Having two colleagues recognised in the same national category reflects the strength of clinical leadership within Watermead Rose and the contribution both Betty and Ramona make to residents and colleagues.
Continuing a strong year for Macc Care
Betty’s award adds to a successful year for Macc Care, with colleagues and teams across the group receiving a number of awards and shortlistings.
These recognitions highlight the work taking place across our homes and the commitment of colleagues working in a wide range of roles.
At Macc Care, we remain focused on supporting our teams to develop their skills, share knowledge and deliver high-quality care shaped around the individual needs of every resident.
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