1 Sewardstone Close, a Waltham Abbey care home for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and neurological conditions, has been shortlisted in the best neurological care provider category of the Neurological and Complex Care Awards 2025.
The awards, launched by Care Talk magazine, recognise the contributions of individuals, teams, and organisations within the neurological and complex care sector.
The 29-bedroom care home is being recognised for its commitment to improving the quality of life for residents through its standard of care and innovation in neuro-rehabilitation.
Manager Marie Goodwin, who has led the home since 2016, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a finalist for this award.
“Being shortlisted is an honour and a reflection of the passion, expertise, and compassion shown by every one of our team members.
“Their dedication is unwavering, and the wellbeing and goals of our residents are at the heart of everything we do.”
The home’s multi-disciplinary team combines their slow-stream specialisms, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychiatry, in a bid to provide the highest standard of care for the residents.
A range of complementary therapies such as music and sensory care are also offered to maximise residents’ quality of life.
Earlier this year, the home celebrated its fourth consecutive ‘outstanding’ accreditation from Headway, a brain injury charity, which lauded the team for their “strong person-centred approach” and “highly individualised support plans.”
Ms Goodwin added: “The progress of our residents means everything to us.
“Every interaction counts and is important for recovery.
“Not just obvious ones such as physio in the gym, but everyday interactions like playing a game, making a cup of tea, or going shopping.
“We will continue to innovate and champion specialist neurorehabilitation so that every resident has the best possible chance of achieving their goals.”
The home will find out if it has won the award at a gala event in central London on October 28.
