Home Instead Watford wins Franchise Business of the Year Award at SME Hertfordshire Business Awards

Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care franchise, is proud to announce that its Watford office has been named Franchise Business of the Year at the 2025 SME Hertfordshire Business Awards, a fantastic achievement that celebrated excellence across the region’s business community.

Now in its ninth year, the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards are designed to raise the profile of industrious, hardworking and enterprising SMEs across the county. Judged entirely on merit, the awards recognise businesses that demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership and impact, making Home Instead Watford’s win a significant achievement in a competitive field.

This recognition reflects the professionalism, compassion and dedication of the Home Instead Watford team, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver high-quality, relationship-led care to older adults in their area. Their success is a shining example of the Home Instead ethos in action.

The award also highlights the strength of the wider Home Instead network, with National Office playing a vital role in empowering local franchises through ongoing guidance, training and innovation.

Imogen Clarke, Head of Franchise Development, said, “We are incredibly proud of our Watford franchise and the exceptional work they do every day. Their recognition at the SME Hertfordshire Awards is well-deserved and serves as an inspiration to our entire network.”

Mahdi Kazemzadeh, Director of Home Instead Watford, added: “We are honoured to receive this award, and I am so proud of the incredible team who make our service what it is. Every day, our Care Professionals bring compassion and professionalism to the homes of our clients, and this recognition reflects their dedication. We’re also grateful for the support of National Office, which enables us to grow and deliver care that truly makes a difference.”

 Home Instead Watford is an award-winning home care provider supporting communities across Watford, Bushey, Hatch End, Pinner, Northwood, Moor Park, Rickmansworth, Oxhey and surrounding areas. The franchise is led by Mehdi Kazemzadeh, who joined Home instead in 2017. Mehdi is passionate about delivering person-centred care, and sees his role as not only supporting clients, but also empowering Care Professionals to be the best they can be.

The team at Home Instead Watford is proud to be recognised for their commitment to excellence and continues to champion compassionate care across the region.

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