A MAN has thanked the "outstanding" carers who looked after his late mother with the Evening Mail’s Bouquet of the Week.

Philip Mather nominated Risedale at Abbey Meadow Nursing Home for the special flowers after they looked after his mother, Maureen Mather, for three works before she died peacefully at the Barrow care home at the age of 64.

Mr Mather, 30, of Hartland Road, Barrow, said the care his mother received was exceptional, praising members of staff for going above and beyond their roles in making sure her last weeks were pleasant and comfortable.

He said: “I really want to thank the nurses. The care was outstanding.

"She was there three weeks and in that time they were brilliant with her.

"They were fantastic with us all.”

Maureen died on Monday October 3, surrounded by her family, and her funeral was held on Wednesday October 12 at Thorncliffe Crematorium, with friends and family asked to wear bright colours.

On Tuesday October 18, her son and daughter-in-law, Lynn, surprised staff at Duchy Court in Flass Lane with the Bouquet of the Week as the best way to thank them.

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Joanne Robinson, nurse manager at Risedale at Abbey Meadow, said she was proud members of staff had collectively been recognised for their work.

She said: "I would like to say a huge thank you to all staff at Abbey Meadow for their kind care and compassion every day at work.

"They have succeeded in created a home from home atmosphere for all people living there, and recognise the importance of looking after families too.

"Their dedication, warmth, kindness and professionalism makes me very proud to be their manager, and its lovely for them to be given the recognition they deserve."

Risedale at Abbey Meadow Nursing Home cares for many residents who require specialist care for conditions such as cancer, Parkinson's disease and dementia. The care home's most recent CQC inspection found that residents were treated with "kindness and respect", and promotes people's independence.