JACKIE Howells is the new manager of Lavender Court care home, Taunton, which provides residential, nursing and dementia services.

Jackie, who has worked for owners Somerset Care since 1986, was previously manager of a home in Yeovil.

She said: ā€œIā€™m delighted at my appointment and look forward to getting to know everyone, especially the residents and their families.ā€

Lavender Court care home is based on Roman Road.