Brendoncare Celebrates International Women's Day 2026

Sunday 8th March is International Women’s Day, which is held annually to honour the many ways women make a difference in our lives and communities.

It is a chance to recognise the strength, kindness, and compassion of women everywhere, and to reflect on how we can continue supporting and valuing them in everyday life.

To celebrate, we asked some of our Brendoncare care home managers what women influenced them, or what they are doing to inspire other women to achieve their goals, especially those who are making caring their careers.

Quotes from our Care Home Managers

Stildon Care Home - Katy Miller General Manager (No Expiry)

"At Stildon, I see every day how my strong team lead with heart - shaping lives, supporting families and inspiring the whole team as we drive our service forward together."

“My Aunt is the proof that adversity doesn’t define you - courage does. She built the life she once only dreamed of, and by living it boldly without apology, and showed me to do the same.”

Danielle Parnell Blog Post (No Expiry)
Nicola Humphries, General Manager (No Expiry)

"As a female leader in healthcare management for the last 30 years, I recognise the importance of female representation and mentorship. I am passionate about encouraging professional growth within my team and supporting other women in advancing into leadership roles. Every day I see and experience truly exceptional strengths from my team."

"I currently lead a team full of exceptional and strong women who are everything to everyone in most cases, especially in their personal lives."

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