Congratulations to Stephen Haggan, Harley Rearden, Karen Lapping, Aimee McGrady, Dex Carr, Ian Peace, Erron Haslam and Vicky Leonard of Affinity Supporting People - January 2023 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners.
Stephen, Harley, Karen, Aimee, Dex, Ian, Erron and Team Leader, Vickywere nominated by Registered Manager, Mandy Berry. Mandy nominated the team for the way in which they dedicated themselves to LW, a person we supported who was on end-of-life care.
Pictured is Team Leader Vicky Leonard with Nigel, a person we support at Affinity Supporting People.
Together, they provided round the clock support and dedicated much of their personal time to deliver on their promise that she would not die alone.
Team Leader Vicky spent time with LW following her diagnosis, discussing with her how she wished to be cared for. The team thought nothing of fulfilled LW wishes by arranging a holiday for her before she became too ill.
When LW’s health rapidly deteriorated, the team made arrangements for Palliative support and sourced help from district nurses to enable her to stay at home – something LW had wanted. As LW’s condition worsened, the team never left her side, ensuring she received the pain management she required.
In her final days, when it was decided LW would need hospice care, Vicky accompanied her and didn’t leave her side. Vicky was also instrumental in making funeral arrangements for LW, ensuring all her requests were fulfilled.
Despite the emotional toll caring for LW had on the whole team, they all worked tirelessly never wavering in their care for her.
Well done to all the team for their incredible efforts.
Other colleagues nominated in January for their outstanding achievements:
Anthony Bolam, Bethany Jaye, Natasha Sugden, Derrick McKimm, Karen Gunn, Kirsty Jardine, Darcy Cliff of Highlea Care. Nominated by Registered Manager, Julie Cowens for the progression made with a person we support who hadn't left the house in three years. The team worked collaboratively and respectfully to make all the small and progressive steps necessary to get him to venture out.
Megan Harker, from the On-boarding Team. Nominated by new colleague, Marc Greenwood for the support Megan provided during the onboarding process and the assistance she has given him as he settles into his new role. Marc is empowered by Megan’s commitment to her work.
Fran Byrne, Linda Stewart, Dawn Mills, Kim Heeley, and Charlotte Gare of Endurance Care Worcestshire. Nominated by Registered Manager, Kelly Smith for the way in which the team managed end-of-life and passing of a long-term person we support. They managed her respiratory care all the way through COVID, keeping her safe and showed courage and dedication throughout.
Kim Irving of Blossom View at Steps Rotherham. Nominated by Team Leader, Stacey Howell for always performing to the company values. Notably her recently supporting a person we support through end-of-life, delivering outstanding personal care and dedicating much of her personal time to creating memory boxes for his family.
National Care Group is extremely proud of all nominated colleagues and thanks them for performing to the values of
Passion | Empowerment | Respect | Collaboration