A support worker at a Croydon rehabilitation centre has had her hard work and dedication recognised.

Parinda Vara was named the regional winner for Clinical Support Worker of the Year as part of Skill's for Health's 'Our Health Heroes Awards'.

Ms Vara was nominated for her commitment, hard work and ability to form relationships with patients.

Chief executive at Skills for Health, John Rogers, said: “Once again, we are delighted to host the Our Health Heroes Awards, with additional award categories and key sponsors.

“These 33 winners are outstanding in their field and are thoroughly deserving of their places in the shortlist.

"The calibre of nominations we received this year was sky high. Each and every one demonstrated excellence in patient care and our judges had a really difficult task in selecting a shortlist from such high-quality submissions.

“We’re very much looking forward to meeting all the finalists in November and finding out the national winners.”

The public vote for national winners of the Clinical Support Worker of the Year will be open until November 6.

Click here to vote.