RCB Healthcare is proud to work alongside Forward2Employment, supporting people who want to shape their own lives, discover their strengths and move towards meaningful employment. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen for their abilities, supported in their ambitions and encouraged to build a future they can be proud of. Together, we’re not just opening doors to employment — we’re helping people take positive steps towards greater independence, confidence and possibility.
We are absolutely thrilled to share that Heathfield Residential & Nursing Home has been awarded the EKC Canterbury College Employer Award 2026!
This award celebrates businesses that go above and beyond in supporting vocational education, work experience, and apprenticeships.
We were especially touched by the words of EKC Canterbury College’s Industry Liaison Officer, who said:
“Sadie and the team at Heathfield provide a supportive and nurturing environment which enables students to thrive and develop their skills and knowledge. Management and staff are responsive to students’ needs and provide opportunities for students to enhance their learning and relate theory to practice.”
Those words mean everything to us. A huge thank you to EKC Canterbury College, to our incredible team, and to every apprentice and student who has been part of our journey. This one is for all of you!
RCB Healthcare Group Wins GHP Excellence in Integrated Health & Social Care 2026 – Kent
RCB Healthcare Group is proud to announce its recognition at the Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Awards 2026, where the company has been honoured with the prestigious title of “Excellence in Integrated Health & Social Care 2026 – Kent.”
This distinguished accolade highlights RCB Healthcare Group’s outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the Kent region in the United Kingdom. The award celebrates organisations that demonstrate exceptional standards in combining health and social care services, ensuring seamless support for service users, their families, and the wider community.
Winning this title reflects the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of the entire RCB Healthcare Group team, whose tireless efforts continue to set a benchmark in integrated care provision. The recognition reinforces the company’s mission to provide reliable, innovative, and holistic care solutions tailored to the needs of every individual.
RCB Healthcare Group extends its sincere thanks to its staff, clients, partners, and supporters whose trust and collaboration have made this achievement possible. This award is not only a celebration of past accomplishments but also a strong motivation to continue raising standards in healthcare across Kent and beyond.
At the prestigious Great British Care Awards 2025 – a nationwide celebration honouring outstanding dedication in the social care sector – Monika Butland, Head of Operations at RCB Healthcare Group, shone brightly by winning the Frontline Leaders Regional Award in the South East region.
This accolade recognises her exceptional leadership, marked by confidence, passion, and a genuine commitment to empowering teams and driving positive change in resident care. Through her unwavering support and belief in her colleagues’ potential, Monika fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring every resident receives the compassionate, high-quality care that defines RCB’s mission.
A true inspiration to the care home community, Monika’s victory underscores the profound impact of frontline heroes in creating homes filled with dignity, warmth, and excellence.
Congratulations, Monika – your leadership makes a world of difference!
On Friday evening, the RCB Awards Event brought together the entire company to celebrate an outstanding 2025. The night honored our people with 7 special Recognition Awards for exceptional contribution across various categories, followed by the three prestigious main awards:
Outstanding Contribution Award
Employee of the Year
Home of the Year
It was a proud, joyful celebration of teamwork, dedication, and the shared mission that makes RCB special. Congratulations to all winners and thank you to everyone who made 2025 another remarkable year!
Gary King as ‘ELVIS’ came to entertain the residents at The Old Farm House and what a fantastic afternoon it was! The residents absolutely loved him and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Hawthorn Manor held a Children in Need fundraising morning to raise money for an amazing charity. They had residents and their families join them for a morning of sweet treats, a raffle and the big 2023 quiz.
Hawthorn Manor got into the Christmas spirit early and took two residents for a trip to the Central Theatre in Chatham to watch a musical Christmas performance- Christmas Memories with Neil Sands.
Residents were taken on a day trip to Chatham Dockyard, a place where many of the residents had worked as young adults or passed through as part of the Navy.
Hawthorn Manor held a fundraising morning for the amazing ‘Wear it Pink’ Breast Cancer Now charity. Residents and their families were invited in to help raise money and take part in a quiz, fun activities and enjoyed a great raffle.
The staff at Hawthorn Manor took advantage of the autumn sunshine and took a walk over to their local pub with some of the residents to have a nice drink and chat.
Residents and staff really enjoyed being outside and watching the game. One of the residents used to play for Dartford football club about 60 years ago and was over the moon ton be watching the team play.
The Oldfarmhouse has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award in recognition of the way it cares for people at the end of life.
Jenny Muka along with Monika Butland and Ivana Pavlikova received the award at the GSF annual conference and awards ceremony on Friday 29 th September at The Pendulum Hotel in Manchester – a celebration of the UK's best health and care providers for care in the final year of life.
GSF provides end of life care training and accreditation for frontline staff in health and social care, to enable a ‘gold standard’ of care for people nearing end of life.
Hawthorn Manor hosted a children’s afternoon with a Teddy Bear Picnic theme.
Children from the local community and children from the staff/residents families were invited in for the afternoon to spend time with the residents, playing with them, reading with them and giving the residents an opportunity to engage with the children to create an intergenerational bond.
Heatherdale officially opened their pub with the help of their local counsellor. It was a night of fun with a Photo Booth and massive raffle with the biggest prize of a new 43 inch TV!
