A Stevenage firm has been named a top 20 home care provider in the East of England.

SureCare North Herts & Stevenage is among the elite in a region with 1,429 home care providers, among 12,578 providers across the UK.

The award, presented by review site homecare.co.uk, recognises excellence in providing assistance to older and disabled people with everyday tasks, enabling independent living.

Amanda Hopkins, the review site’s manager, said: "Good quality home care is so important as it means people can get the help and support they need so they can continue to live independently in their own homes.

"SureCare North Herts & Stevenage has shown it provides care of the highest quality and we would like to congratulate it on being one of the top home care providers in East of England."

Ran Haer, the agency’s managing director, said: "Receiving the Top 20 Home Care Provider award from homecare.co.uk is a significant achievement for SureCare North Herts & Stevenage.

"This award is not only a recognition of our efforts but also a thank you to our carers, management team, families, healthcare professionals, and the clients themselves.

"It shows that together, we can achieve excellence in home care while enhancing the overall well-being of our clients and their families."