About the Awards
The Great British Care Awards are highly recognised within the sector and have been running since 2016. The awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector. The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.
There are twenty one awards categories available for nomination, which represent all areas of the social care sector, whether it be older people or specialist services, residential or home care. From frontline staff such as care workers and care managers to people who have made an impact in other ways such as training and innovation.
The awards are all inclusive, bringing together the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors, as well as unpaid carers; promoting joint working. Working in partnership with care partners and local care associations is at the heart of the initiative; working and linking directly with local managers and networks to further promote the event.
Judges Comments:
Care Employer – M&D Care place people at the centre of all they do. They have really embraced values based care and created an innovative, supportive culture where people can grow and thrive and be the best that they can be.
Manager – Charlie is passionate about outcomes, opportunities and innovative individualisation of care for her service users whose wellbeing, interests and development is at the heart of what she and her team do. The focus is on tailored care that provide the opportunity for creating positive progress and supports independence.
Care Team – The judges were so impressed with all the nominees, and selecting one winner amongst worthy finalists was not easy. The winner of this award impressed the judges with their passion, commitment and teamwork. The team worked tirelessly to support their residents with very complex needs to achieve, thrive and enjoy every day. The impact on their residents has been achieved by excellent leadership, innovative thinking and brilliant teamwork.