Carer retires after 31 years

A much-loved carer at a Pickering care home has retired after 31 years looking after older and vulnerable adults. Residents, staff, family and friends all gathered to say thank you to Judith Horrigan as she prepared to leave Alba Rose care home. A party was held in her honour after many years of exceptional service to the Middleton Road care home. Judith said: “There have been many, many changes but I have enjoyed the job for all of those years and loved meeting so many different people.

“I’ll miss everyone, all the residents and the staff, especially Jo, our activities co-ordinator – we’ve had some laughs over the years.” •Care group’s cost-of-living support – page 23

Judith Horrigan is pictured with Saint Cecilia’s Care Group director Aaron Padgham and family and friends.