A CARE home café and tea room have been renamed in memory of two staff members.

Maureen Edge and Luba Seals both worked at Lever Edge Care Home before they died within 12 months of each other.

Luba, a domestic worker, was at the home for eight years. Maureen, a care assistant, had worked at the home for nine months.

Care assistant Elizabeth Roberts wanted to do something to remember her colleagues and friends, having known both for more than 43 years. She approached Hill Care Group regional manager Sophie Gardener, who came up with the idea of renaming two of the home’s facilities after their late colleagues.

Elizabeth said: “It’s amazing to have these areas dedicated in remembrance of these two hard working staff.”

The home’s tea room was renamed Maureen’s Tea Shop, and the café to Luba’s Railway café.

Maureen and Luba’s families attended the launch.