Meet Solana

Solana was awarded the ‘Community hero’ award at this year’s Better Lives Awards.

A resident at Stephanie Lodge in Nottingham, Solana was nominated by some of the support workers who’ve helped her gain independence and move on to her own home.

They said:

“Solana is a ray of sunshine. She goes out of her way to make us all feel welcome, valued, and respected. Solana has made great progress at Stephanie Lodge since moving from hospital; taking part in allotment gardening, cooking, and barbecues. She gives out her homemade food to spread the joy she gets from cooking for others.” 

“Supporting Solana is always a pleasure. I’ve been really impressed with the way she’s faced challenges, and watching her overcome them has been incredibly rewarding.” 

“She always has a smile on her face, no matter the hardships, and approaches problems with commendable nuance and empathy. Not only is she working on bettering her own future, but she really makes a positive impact on everyone whose path she crosses. Solana deserves all the happiness she has been working so hard to achieve - she has a wonderfully bright future ahead of her!”

Watch Solana’s short film to find out more about her journey.

Better Lives Awards

Our annual Better Lives Awards celebrate the great work of our colleagues and the success of our customers. Take a look at the other deserving winners.

Huge congratulations to Solana on her award win, and we wish her all the best for the future.