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Nightingale House head gardener sows the seeds of compassion
Phil White’s work was rewarded at the 3rd Sector Care Awards
March 28, 2024 14:45
Phil White’s work was rewarded at the 3rd Sector Care Awards
March 28, 2024 14:45The head gardener at Nightingale House has received an award for his work that “goes well above and beyond his role looking after beautiful gardens”.
Phil White was announced as the winner of the Compassion Award at the 3rd Sector Care Awards ceremony.
Collecting his award from actress Sally Lindsay of Coronation Street, White told the audience how he brings the garden to life, using smell, touch and descriptions for Collette Littman, one of the residents, who has lost her sight. He also shared how he records sounds of the sea and waterfalls from his holidays and when he plays them back to her, she is reminded of her own travelling days.
Nightingale Hammerson CEO, Jenny Pattinson said: "It was an incredible privilege to see Phil recognised for his years of compassionate care at Nightingale House. The difference he makes to the lives of residents is incredible and goes well above and beyond his role looking after our beautiful gardens.”
