Comedian Hugh Dennis recognises those that go the extra-mile at the National Care Awards 2015

The Hilton London Metropole, London recently played host to the 17th National Care Awards 2015, celebrating the delivery of great care across the UK’s care homes.

The awards were hosted by comedian, actor and writer Hugh Dennis and sponsored by specialist broker and advisor, Christie + Co, Fowler UK, Compass Associates, Pinders and Sky.

The National Care Awards is the sector’s biggest, most anticipated annual event, promoting excellent care throughout the entire care sector. The awards provide an opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of the UK’s care staff.

Director of carehome.co.uk, Davina Ludlow attended the event. She said: “The National Care Awards are a highly anticipated annual event in the care calendar and this year was no exception.

“The awards provide a platform to celebrate and recognise the wonderful care that is being provided across the UK’s care homes and congratulate all of the care workers and staff who go the extra-mile to deliver quality support to those in their care.”

The awards recognised individuals and groups from across the sector, including Avnish Goyal of Hallmark Care, founder of the Care Workers Charity and chair of Care England. Judges recognised and rewarded his commitment, enthusiasm and outstanding energy for the sector.

While Anchor were recognised as the Care Home Group of 2015 for their honesty and integrity throughout the services they provide, ensuring those who use them have a life.

A specialist team of judges reviewed all nominees before reaching a final decision and crowning the winners at the special gala night.

This year’s winners were:

• Special Needs Manager 2015, sponsored by Caring Homes Group: Eileen Champion, Hesley Group;

• Carer 2015, sponsored by Hallmark Care Homes: Nicola Davie, Milford Care Group;

• Care Registered nurse 2015, sponsored by Shaw Healthcare: Susan Povey, Hallmark Care Homes;

• Dignity and Respect Care Home 2015, sponsored by HC-One: B&M Care – St Leonard’s;

• Care Team 2015, sponsored by Specsavers Healthcall: 3L Care Team;

• Care Manager 2015, sponsored by Avery: Santall Horn, Excelcare;

• Dementia Care Manager 2015, sponsored by Barchester Healthcare: Donna-Louise Cobban, Early Memory Diagnosis & Support Service (EMDASS);

• Care Activities Co-ordinator 2015, sponsored by Quality Compliance Systems (QCS): Gemma Jones, Majesticare;

• Lifetime Achievement in Care 2015, sponsored by YU Energy: Helena Jeffrey, Caring Homes Group;

• Care Home Group 2015, sponsored by Sky: Anchor;

• Care Housekeeper 2015, sponsored by Miele Professional: Carol Martin, Colten Care;

• Care Apprentice 2015, sponsored by Lifetime Training: Jade Facey, The Old Vicarage;

• Resident Engagement 2015, sponsored Your Care Rating: Kelly Henderson, Community Integrated Care;

• Care Home 2015, sponsored by The Consortium Care: The Royal British Legion;

• Care Leadership 2015, sponsored by Christie + Co: Cath Murray-Howard, Community Integrated Care;

• Care Personality 2015, sponsored by Four Seasons Healthcare: Avnish Goyal, Hallmark Care Homes;

• Care Operations Manager 2015, sponsored by Compass Associates: Angela Boxall, Majesticare;

• Care Chef 2015, sponsored by Purchasing Support Services: Judith Powell, Avery Healthcare.