LONG service celebrations have been held at Riccall Care as the home care provider paid tribute to staff who have have been with them for over 10 years.

Working with and supporting elderly and vulnerable adults in their own homes, the team at Riccall Care of Escrick ensure that their home care clients are supported every day of the year.

Owner Gill Conroy said: "That wouldn’t be possible without their amazing care team, 19 of whom have been working here for over 10 years. Some have been with them even longer with Sue Crundwell achieving an incredible 17 years."

Within a sector that is often finds itself under pressure to recruit and retain experienced carers, she added: "We highly value all our carers and wanted to especially acknowledge and celebrate those who have been with us for over 10 years.

"Their wealth of experience and commitment is outstanding and a wonderful example of dedication to the welfare of others.

"We just want to pay tribute to them and say a huge ‘thank you’. They are wonderful people.”