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      Manager of the year

      Nautilus Mariners' Park Care Home manager Grace Holley named Regional Registered Care Home Manager of the Year at the Great British Care Awards North West Region.

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      Nautilus Care Home manager Grace Holley with her award presented during the Great British Care Awards North West Region ceremony. Image: Nautilus International

      Nautilus Mariners' Park Care Home manager Grace Holley has been named Regional Registered Care Home Manager of the Year at the Great British Care Awards North West Region.

      The awards ceremony, held on Saturday 8 November 2025, saw Mrs Holley triumph over 12 finalists from across the region. Staff from the Nautilus Welfare Fund-run Wallasey care home attended the event, which featured ten shortlisted entries from care homes throughout the area.

      Mrs Holley's leadership and dedication to supporting former seafarers and mariner veterans earned high praise from the judges, who described her as 'passionate, creative, and deeply dedicated.'

      In their comments, the judges wrote: 'This candidate consistently goes above and beyond to support residents. Through innovative initiatives such as armchair travel, they have brought joy, connection, and renewed purpose to the service. Their unwavering respect for veterans and commitment to person-centred care make them a shining example of compassion in action.'

      The Mariners' Park Care Home now advances to the national finals, which will take place in Birmingham in February 2026.

      Image:Looking to retire in a nautical environment? Nautilus House, the latest addion to accommodation at the Nautilus Welfare Fund Mariners' Park estate in Wallasey, still has five two bedroom apartments available for the people we serve. The Fund is not just for retired Union members: all UK retired seafarers who can demonstrate a significant maritime career are eligible to apply for accommodation and grants.
      Looking to retire in a nautical environment? Nautilus House, the latest addion to accommodation at the Nautilus Welfare Fund Mariners' Park estate in Wallasey, still has five two bedroom apartments available for the people we serve. The Fund is not just for retired Union members: all UK retired seafarers who can demonstrate a significant maritime career are eligible to apply for accommodation and grants.
      Image:A view from the living rooms at one of the apartments at Nautilus House.
      A view from the living rooms at one of the apartments at Nautilus House.
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      Planning your nautical retirement?

      Mariners' Park supports retired and needy seafarers and their dependants who are aged over 55. The park offers a full range of independent living properties; a bespoke supportive living accommodation building for those with care needs; and a 36-bed care home that provides 24/7 care, nursing, dementia and palliative support. 

      Accommodation is available now for those maritime professionals that have served in the Merchant Navy across all sectors, including maritime pilots and crew on large yachts, as well as those who have served in the Royal Navy.

      Arrange a visit to Mariners' Park in Wallasey, UK, to talk about the retirement options or register to have your name added to the accommodation list, by emailing welfare@nautilusint.org or calling +44(0)151 346 8840. There is more information at www.nautiluswelfarefund.org

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