Westlands Home’s Nicola Bale Recognised as Highly Commended at the Dementia Care Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a fantastic achievement for Westlands Home as our Registered Manager, Nicola Bale, was recognised as Highly Commended in the Dementia Registered Manager Award (Residential) category at the Dementia Care Awards 2026.
This well-deserved recognition celebrates Nicola’s outstanding leadership and her unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of people living with dementia. The Dementia Registered Manager Award recognises managers who make a meaningful difference through strong leadership, innovation, workforce development, and person-centred care. It celebrates those who create positive outcomes for people living with dementia while inspiring and supporting the teams around them.
Nicola embodies these qualities every single day. Her leadership is built on a simple but powerful belief – when colleagues feel valued, trusted, and supported, they are empowered to provide the very best care for residents. By encouraging teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning, Nicola has created a positive and welcoming environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.
She leads by example, working alongside her team and ensuring everyone feels listened to, respected, and encouraged to grow in confidence. Her collaborative approach has helped build a culture where people support one another, celebrate successes together, and remain focused on delivering exceptional person-centred dementia care.
At the heart of everything Nicola does are the residents she supports. She is passionate about creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding. She encourages her team to take the time to truly know each resident, recognising their life story, preferences, and individuality so that care is always tailored to the person, not just their needs.
Her dedication has helped create a home where residents feel safe, valued, and able to continue living meaningful and fulfilling lives. Being recognised as Highly Commended at the Dementia Care Awards is a wonderful reflection of Nicola’s leadership and the positive impact she has on everyone around her. Her ability to inspire her team while continually striving to improve the lives of residents makes her an exceptional leader within the care sector.
Everyone at Regal Care is incredibly proud of Nicola and this fantastic achievement. Her passion, compassion, and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting difference every day. Congratulations, Nicola, on this well-deserved recognition. We are delighted to celebrate this special milestone with you and look forward to seeing all that you continue to achieve.
