EMMERDALE star Dean Andrews was the host of the fifth annual Caring UK Awards that took place at the Athena in Leicester shortly before Christmas. The winners were:
Activities Team of the Year – Riverside House
Best Outdoor Environment – Birtley House
Catering Team of the Year – Melbourne House
Quality in Housekeeping – Dorset House
Community Involvement Award – Thornhill House
Best Initiative in Care – Aria Care Home
Dementia Care Team of the Year – Roseway House
End of Life Team of the Year – Greensleeves Care – Broadlands
Commitment to Training and Development – Howard Lodge Care Centre and Dudbrook Hall
Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care – St John’s House
Regional Care Home of the Year Midlands and Wales – Llys Cyncoed
Regional Care Home of the Year South – The Close
Regional Care Home of the Year North – Bowfell House
Regional Care Home of the Year Scotland – Bandrum Nursing Home
Outstanding Achievement Award – Tracy Johnson
Care Employee of the Year – Francisco Paes
Care Employer of the Year – Ebury Court
Management Team of the Year – Greensleeves Care – Broadlands
Care Group of the Year – Stow Healthcare
Care Team of the Year – Ingersley Court
National Care Home of the Year– Greensleeves Care – Broadlands
Lifetime Achievement Award – Mary Houghton