Dedicated Stars Of Care South Recognised At Glittering Awards Ceremony
Care South, has championed the dedication and hard work of the teams at its 16th Stars Awards ceremony.
The annual event, which took place on Thursday 17 July at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, recognises and rewards individuals and teams from across the organisation who go the extra mile to provide great care to residents and clients. It was the second stage of the Stars Awards following localised events held in the care group’s homes and offices to announce the finalists. Nominations are made by colleagues, residents and relatives.
Hosted by Simon Bird, CEO, it featured members of the teams from each of the not-for-profit charity’s care homes and care at home offices based across Dorset, Somerset and North Devon.
A host of accolades were handed out to worthy winners from those working on the frontline through to their colleagues working behind the scenes to enable the provision of outstanding care. The awards included Care Home of the Year, Care South at Home Office of the Year, Carer of the Year, Newcomer, Dining Experience, Activities Team and Best Support Team to name but a few.
A special presentation was given by Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead, highlighting Care South’s journey to becoming a true dementia care specialist. This includes the care group’s receipt of the University of Worcester’s Hennell Award for specialist dementia care, and Care South’s continued approach to delivering dementia care excellence, and making a difference to those in its care. She highlighted many initiatives such as the Dementia Care Coaching programme, Namaste care, the ‘decaffeinated-by-default trial’, and a unique dementia training experience for all staff members.
Karen’s significant and outstanding contribution to the care of residents living with dementia was then recognised with the Chair’s Award, presented by Chris Kean, Chair of Care South.
Simon Bird, CEO at Care South, said:
“I am immensely proud of every member of the Care South team, but extra special congratulations must go to our winners at this year’s Stars Awards as they really do go above and beyond to deliver the very highest quality care to all our residents and care at home clients.
“It is so important that we celebrate the incredible work that our carers and support teams do day in day out – week in week out – to provide outstanding care, as well as Food, Fun and Friendship to all those in our care and bringing reassurance and peace of mind to their families and loved ones.”
