A nursing home has embraced a new badge rolled out by Health Secretary Matt Hancock by mowing "CARE" into its grass.

Maintenance man Steven Kirkham replicated the slogan on the lawn at Red House Nursing Home in Canterbury.

But he was not the only one to welcome the badge.

Hazel Booker, who is 99, designed a thank you card with the CARE logo on it which will be sent to those who have given the company personal protective equipment (PPE).

One of the managers, Kevin D'Lima, said: "Obviously we are in lockdown at the moment and all the staff are doing their best for the residents.

"When Matt Hancock came out with a care badge, we kind of embraced it actually.

"I asked our gardener if he could cut “care” into our grass - it is pretty impressive actually.

"I think it shows the government we are listening to them and we are pleased we haven’t been forgotten. Sometimes if you take a positive approach, it is better. "

Last week, the health secretary announced a "badge of honour" to for care workers.

He said supermarkets have been asked to ensure social care workers with the badge are given the same priority access as NHS staff.

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