Carer of the Year nominee – Kath Mullock

Carer of the Year nominee – Kath Mullock

Kath Mullock has been called ‘a true Stoke-on-Trent carer hero’ by one of her home care clients.

The 62-year-old, from Northwood, set up Kath Mullock Home Care in 2010 and now leads a team of 20 carers working across Stoke-on-Trent.

Her Smallthorne-based team offers a wide range of support including palliative care, dementia care, companionship and more.

Kath said: “I don’t want to hide behind what we do. With my name on the door, I hold myself accountable for everything.”

One staff member, Sade, said: “I never knew the value of home care until I became a carer myself. Kath goes above and beyond for all her clients, no matter what their needs.

“To her clients she’s a friend, a family member, a voice and often someone who just listens. Kath is a hero with an invisible cape.”

The sentiment is echoed by Rachel, one of Kath’s clients, who said: “I know I speak for all of Kath’s clients when I say she is an amazing lady. Although she doesn’t think what she does is extraordinary, we all do.”

Other clients, Derek and Margaret, added: “Kath shows love and kindness to everyone. We thank her for coming into our lives.”

Client Sarah, who has nominated Kath as a Carer of the Year in the Your Heroes Awards, said: “I see the daily work of Kath and her staff and I know our city has angels. Although she owns the business Kath is a hands-on practitioner leading her team by example.

“Her commitment isn’t measured in hours, days or money but in the countless unassigned periods she gives freely. Without exception her staff respect and adopt the inclusive practices known as ‘Kath’s Way’. All of this is a testament to a true Stoke-on-Trent carer hero.”

Kath added: “I’m shocked, really. I haven’t changed who I am and I don’t do this for recognition. It’s lovely and unexpected. It’s so easy to come in each day because I treat the clients like family and the team with respect. We all love helping people. That’s what it’s all about really.”