Fremantle Court Home Manager Deepthi is celebrating receiving the Nigel Stourton Award, recognising her commitment to resident care and the positive impact she has made since stepping into the leadership role.

The award recognises an individual or team that has excelled during the year and made an outstanding contribution to resident care. Nigel Stourton is one of The Orders of St John Care Trust’s (OSJCT) first Trustees, who later became Chairman and supported the Trust for almost 30 years.

For Deepthi, the recognition reflects a career built around compassionate care, clinical expertise and supporting colleagues to provide the best possible experience for residents.

Deepthi said: 

“Winning the Nigel Stourton Award is a real honour, and I’m incredibly proud to have received this recognition. Providing the best possible care for our residents is at the heart of everything I do, and this award is a reminder of the importance of leading with compassion, putting residents first and supporting my team to make a positive difference every day. Thank you to my team at Fremantle Court for their dedication and hard work.”

Deepthi has gained extensive experience in clinical practice and operational management, supporting colleagues to deliver high standards of care while ensuring residents’ individual needs remained central to their care.

In 2020, Deepthi became Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead at Lewin House, where she provided clinical leadership until January 2026. She then joined Fremantle Court as Home Manager, bringing her experience and collaborative approach to the home.

Alongside her professional responsibilities, Deepthi has continued to invest in her development. She has completed a postgraduate nursing qualification at Oxford Brookes University and recently achieved a distinction in her Level 5 Operational Management qualification.

Her award marks an encouraging start to her leadership at Fremantle Court, reflecting her focus on compassionate care, supporting colleagues and creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected and truly at home.