A senior care assistant in High Wycombe has received a prestigious 10-year service award.

Tasleem Hussain has worked for Barchester Healthcare for the last decade after joining in 2011.

As a care assistant at Shelburne Lodge, she has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

She said: “Thank you so much to Shelburne lodge, I love working there it is like one big family.

"Thank you so much for my vouchers I can’t wait to go shopping.”

Marina Glen, general manager of Shelburne Lodge said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Tasleem. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year.

"I speak for all of us here at Shelburne Lodge when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Tasleem !”

Jane McFarlane, employee services director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Tasleem has achieved this milestone.

"It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”