Shelly Davidson, registered manager at Woody House in Suffolk, has been highly commended in the ‘Registered Manager of the Year’ category at the second annual Milewood Awards.
Shelly, who has led Woody House with exceptional dedication, has made a lasting impact on both her team and the people supported at the service. Her calm leadership and deep understanding of person-centred care have earned her widespread respect. Under Shelly’s guidance, Woody House has continued to strengthen its culture of safety, empowerment, and meaningful engagement, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of support.
Woody House is a residential service providing care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and a variety of additional needs. The home focuses on promoting independence, building essential life skills, and enabling residents to enjoy active, fulfilling lives within their local community. Woody House is operated by Milewood Healthcare Ltd, a national provider of specialist living services across England.
Speaking after receiving the commendation, Shelly said: “I’m honoured to have been recognised in this way. Leading Woody House is a privilege, and I’m incredibly proud of the dedication and passion shown by my team every single day.
“The residents are at the heart of everything we do, and this commendation reflects the hard work of everyone who helps make Woody House such a supportive and positive place to live.”
Martyn Heginbotham, chief executive of Milewood Healthcare, congratulated Shelly, saying: “Shelly is an exceptional manager whose leadership has made a significant difference at Woody House. Her support for her staff team, and her unwavering focus on resident wellbeing exemplify what this award category stands for.
“Being highly commended is a tremendous achievement, and Shelly is truly deserving of this recognition.”
The Milewood Awards, now in their second year, were established to recognise excellence and celebrate individuals who consistently go above and beyond across the organisation. Shelly’s commendation shines a light on the outstanding leadership at Woody House and reflects Milewood’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
