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A DORSET care provider has awarded all of its carers who have worked throughout the pandemic a medal - with Joanna Lumley sending in her own tribute to thank the carers herself. Portland-based national care provider Agincare has awarded all their staff with a ‘Covid Hero Medal’ in recognition of their 'incredible courage, hard-work and dedication'. Film and television star Joanna Lumley recorded a special video message congratulating the workers and said she wished that she could present the medal to them herself in person, before thanking them for their heroic efforts. Medals are...

AN INDEPENDENT care provider which started in Weymouth is marking its 35th anniversary - and its founder says he's never felt more proud to be at the helm than now, as his teams 'risk their lives to provide essential care' during the pandemic. From a single care home in Weymouth, Agincare has grown to deliver care nationwide, employing over 3,500 people. Agincare will be marking the milestone with its teams and clients by hosting a series of events over the year - depending on the ongoing Covid situation. In 1986 founder and chairman, Derek Luckhurst, started his first care home – A...