Barchester Healthcare Celebrates Exceptional Team Members
The Barchester Care Awards 2025 were held on October 23rd at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. Regional finalists from across Barchester’s six divisions gathered in person and virtually to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Barchester’s many exemplary staff members who work tirelessly to deliver the best person-centred care to their residents and patients every day. Homes and hospitals dialled in to cheer on their nominees with banners, balloons and confetti cannons at the ready.
The Barchester Care Awards take place annually to celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,500 residents living in Barchester’s 268 care homes and private hospitals across the country.
The 19 different categories up for grabs range from ‘Team of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’. This year, a staggering 5,258 nominations were received for teams from homes and hospitals all across the UK.
This year’s deserving winners were:
Deputy Manager of the Year – Ovi Gall, Chalfont Lodge
Learner of the Year – Donna Johnston, Cherry Trees
Health & Safety Champion – Peter Laing, Crandon Springs
Volunteer of the Year – Andrew Morrison, Canmore Lodge
Resident Ambassador – Kaye Bracegirdle, Lanercost House
Carer of the Year – Yvonne Smith, Falmouth Court
Care Practitioner of the Year – Josephine Shingwele, Austen House
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation Champion – Amy Melia
Registered Nurse of the Year – Michaela Hallett, Castle Lodge
Team of the Year – Hall Park
Home Administrator of the Year – Laura Hayden, Hundens Park
Lifetime Achievement Award – Ahmet Akkur, Archview Lodge
Dementia Champion – Katherine Smith, Tixover House
Activities Coordinator of the Year – Agata Prendota, Glenroyd
Maintenance Champion of the Year – Gareth Lewis, Chacombe Park
Chef of the Year – Abin Babu, Friston House
Garden of the Year – Chalfont Lodge
Hospitality Champion – Tracy Millichap, Mount Vale
General Manager of the Year – Subin Sebastian, Atfield House
Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester Healthcare, commented:
“Everyone knows that my favourite day of the year is hosting the Barchester Care Awards where we recognise and thank all of our colleagues for their hard work and dedication. We have the best teams in the world and I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them, they are all remarkable people and it is my privilege to work alongside them.”
