News story – National Care Group

23 from NCG are finalists at the Great British Care Awards

Wednesday, 20th October 2021

TWENTY THREE COLLEAGUES & SERVICES SHORTLISTED FOR REGIONAL AWARDS!

TWENTY THREE individuals and social care services, all part of National Care Group, have battled tough competition from across the regions to reach the final of this year’s Great British Care Awards.

Hosted through a series of regional events, the Great British Care Awards are a celebration of quality in care and pay tribute to individuals and services that demonstrate outstanding excellence.

In total, a massive 23 services operated by National Care Group have reached the finals. The finalists are: NORTH WEST REGIONAL FINALS:

National Care Group, Care Employer of the Year

NORTH EAST REGIONAL FINALS:

Team Tregony, Essential Care & Support, Care Team of the Year

Bridie Morris, Michelle Butler, Claire McCabe, Essential Care & Support, Putting People First Award

Julie Cowens, Highlea Care, Home Care Manager of the Year

Abbeyvale, The Care Innovator Award

Julie Shield, Abbeyvale, Social Care Hero Award

Heidi Brignall, Abbeyvale, Care Home Activity Organiser Award

Sharon Williams, Abbeyvale, Care Home Cook/Chef Award

EAST OF ENGLAND REGIONAL FINALS:

The Anchorage, Care Team of the Year

Tara Currie, 8 Acres, Care Home Registered Manager of the Year

Ellie Baldwin, 8 Acres, Care Home Worker of the Year

Marie Roberts, Endurance Care, Frontline Worker of the Year

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL FINALS:

Gemma Waite, Cleveland House, Care Home Registered Manager of the Year

Maria Skinner, Endurance Care, Care Home Worker of the Year

Callum Seymour, Church House, Newcomer of the Year

Sarah Whittaker, 10 Ardent, Newcomer of the Year

Shirley Armitage, Robins Avenue, Newcomer of the Year

Gabrielle Dennehy, Broadstairs, Frontline Leader of the Year

Sam Drake, Endurance Care, Frontline Leader of the Year

Florin Cosma, Endurance Care, Frontline Leader of the Year

YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDE REGIONAL FINALS:

Helen Sturgess, Newfield View, Home Care Registered Manager of the Year

Rachel Oram & Annette Hand, Steps Rotherham, Care Home Registered Manager of the Year

Tom Allen, Steps Rotherham, Social Care COVID Hero Award

From keeping their homes Covid-free throughout the pandemic to ensuring colleagues gained priority access to Covid-19 vaccines, the finalists were all nominated for their dedication and commitment to both their colleagues and those they support.

Jill Hopcraft, regional operations manager for the south east region at National Care Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud of all the individuals and services that have been recognised in this year’s awards. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic every single colleague has gone above and beyond to ensure the people we support are safe, healthy and able to live full and happy lives. The sheer volume of finalists is testament to this hard work and I wish everyone the best of luck in the final.”

The awards are made up of 21 categories, which represent the wide variety of areas within the social care sector – from specialist services through to residential care and more.

Holly Goodson, head of referrals for the south east region at National Care Group, said: “Unlocking potential is at the heart of everything we do. However, this isn’t just the potential of the individuals we support but of our colleagues too. Therefore, we’re absolutely thrilled to see so many of our colleagues from across National Care Group being recognised in industry awards like this one. While there can only be one winner, there’s no doubt that every single person is worthy of these accolades.”

Winners of the finals will be announced at their regional events: