FOUR care home staff members have been honoured at their employer's annual regional awards.

The employees of Shaw healthcare - which is contracted by the council to run care homes in the borough - received their awards from regional manager Martin Prive in recognition of their work.

Philomena Winterboer, the manager of Sheila Stead House, Bushell Way, Chislehurst, received an award for her outstanding contribution to the region.

Deputy manager Beverley Hindson was presented with the deputies and team leaders award for her work at Anne Sutherland House, Thesiger Road, Penge.

Chef Julia Smith, who works at Isard House, Glebe House Drive, Hayes, was named caterer of the year.

The NVQ Champion award was given to Francesca Peters, a care support worker at Belle Grove, Mickleham Road, Orpington.