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Daisy Calang, senior care assistant at MHA Lawnfield House

Every mile matters: Why Abigail is running for MHA in the London Marathon

Resident at MHA Handsworth flies over Switzerland and Sydney Harbour as dream of being pilot is achieved

Residents delight as birds come to visit at MHA Montpellier Manor

A senior care assistant at a London care home says having a strong team is essential to running an efficient and supportive environment.

Daisy Calang has worked at MHA Lawnfield House for 14 years, joining the home after moving to the UK from the Philippines. She began her career as a care assistant and progressed into her current senior role in 2014.

MHA Lawnfield House provides residential dementia care for 41 residents. Daisy shared her experiences as part of MHA’s new initiative to highlight the journeys of senior care assistants and what inspired them to grow into their roles.

“If you have a great team, then you have friends for life” says senior care assistant at MHA Lawnfield House

Latest articles

Every mile matters: Why Abigail is running for MHA in the London Marathon

Resident at MHA Handsworth flies over Switzerland and Sydney Harbour as dream of being pilot is achieved

Residents delight as birds come to visit at MHA Montpellier Manor