Brenalwood’s Kana Thiru Recognised as Highly Commended at the Stars of Social Care Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement for Brenalwood Care Home as our Registered Manager, Kana Thiru, was recognised as Highly Commended in the Inspirational Care Home Manager Award (South & East of England) category at the Stars of Social Care Awards – Care Home Awards 2026.
This recognition is a testament to Kana’s exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and the positive impact he continues to have on residents, families, colleagues, and the wider service.
The Inspirational Care Home Manager Award celebrates managers who go above and beyond to support their teams, deliver outstanding person-centred care, and lead services that consistently strive for excellence. Kana embodies all of these qualities and much more.
Since taking on leadership at Brenalwood, Kana has played a pivotal role in transforming the service. Through his clear vision, commitment to quality, and calm approach to leadership, he has driven significant improvements across governance, care standards, and resident experience. Under his leadership, Brenalwood has built a strong culture where residents remain at the heart of every decision. His focus has never been solely on compliance or operational performance; it has always been about creating an environment where people feel safe, valued, respected, and truly at home.
Kana is highly respected by colleagues for his ability to lead with both professionalism and compassion. He creates an atmosphere where staff feel supported, listened to, and empowered to provide the highest standards of care. His approachable nature, combined with his commitment to continuous improvement, has helped build a motivated team that takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for residents. What makes Kana’s leadership particularly special is his ability to balance operational excellence with genuine human connection. While ensuring the highest standards of governance, safeguarding, and clinical practice, he never loses sight of what matters most – the wellbeing, happiness, and individuality of every resident.
His leadership has strengthened not only the quality of care within the home but also the culture that surrounds it. Residents benefit from a warm and welcoming environment, families have confidence in the care being provided, and colleagues are encouraged to grow, develop, and succeed.
Being recognised as Highly Commended in such a prestigious award category reflects the lasting difference Kana has made and continues to make every day.
At Regal Care, we are passionate about celebrating individuals who lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose. Kana’s achievement is a reflection of those values in action and a proud moment for the entire Brenalwood team. Congratulations, Kana, on this well-deserved recognition. Your commitment, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire those around you, and we are delighted to see your contribution recognised on a national stage.
