Jackie Spittle - Richmond Court Care Home

"I don't have the words to express my thanks to Jackie for everything she did for me during my time at Belvidere, and I think showing her would be say everything. It is common for me to tell everyone I meet about Jackie. The lady who created me gave me that knowledge of the sector and developed me into a leader. "

Sharon Henworth - Elshaddai home Ltd

"Sharon has made tremendous contributions to the lives of all our residents especially during the pandemic she ensure that all their needs are met and go out her way to be more than a support worker to been the barber to all residents  trimmed their hair monthly to make them feel good abouy themselves ."

Nicola Worton - Oak House

"I would like to nominate Nikki for this award she has worked so so hard to get to where she is she is an inspiration to the staff and all the residents think so highly of her."

Isma Akhtar - Midland Care (UK) Ltd

"Isma provide excellent care to our service users.  all citizens receiving care form her recognised her an excellent carer.  she is very patient and provide person centered care.  during Covid period she provided extra support to citizens voluntarily to collect their shopping, prescription and organised video calls to their family to keep contact with each others and they were able to see each others.  she challenged bad practice  and raised safe guarding to protect citizen from any harm. "

Lauren Curtis - Aldergrove Manor Care Home

"During the COVID outbreak at Aldergrove Lauren out of 5 seniors was the only one left standing, during a very difficult time she stepped up and ran the EMI Dementia unit alone. We had very unwell residents on end of life care and she did not turn and run, she provided the best care she could and kept the teams morale high. She supported relatives when face with their loved ones being placed on palliative care even when her own emotions where at their highest. 

Ana Marie Gaveril - Castlehill Specialist Care Centre

"This has been a new role for Ana and she takes pride in all her work, she will take her time to ensure the resident feels comfortable and encourages them to participate in activities, English is not her first language and she is communicating so well with our Dementia sufferers and you can see the resident smile with her as they are sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine. "

Jackie Macalla - Portway House Specialist Care Centre

"The only words that can be used to describe Jackie is "happy and slightly mad"!  Jackie always has a song she is singing and her uplifting persona is infectious.  She has brought great warmth and joy to Portway House.   Jackie has established links with the local and national press and is seen regularly on the news with our residents talking about how we engage with our resident's. "

Samantha Bluck - Lanesborough House Care Home

"Samantha always goes above and beyond to ensure the residents within the home are happy and fulfilled. Samantha individualises all activities to ensure there is something for all. Samantha has even hired Disney costumes for a resident whose wish was to go to Disneyland"

Jayne Foxall - Lavender Court Care Home

"She is very committed and she will support anybody that needs it from care manager to residents. she is very good Member of staff and competent to taking care of all the residents and all other areas needing her support, she a good character & soul as her personality always shines.

she is not only dedicated completely to her work but has always maintained high standard of professionalism in her work."

Pooja Kharal - Trust in Care

"Pooja Kharal was recruited by Trust In Care as an Apprentice in 2019 whilst she was studying Health and Social Care level 3 at College. Pooja wanted to gain more experience working within a Domiciliary Care company. Pooja started working with the team in the office, supporting with basic office tasks and observing how the management team worked daily."

Michael Beardsmore - Camphill Village Trust

"Michael joined Ashfield House last year after deciding on a complete career change, having never worked in Health and social Care previously; Michael hoped that he had the skills that could help make a difference to someone's life. In a very short period of time, Michael has made it a priority in getting to know each individual resident and creating a positive and professional relationship with them all. "

Belmira Da Silva Lopes - Bluebird Care Birmingham East and North

"Belmira has been with Bluebird Care Birmingham East and North for less than a year. Never having worked professionally in care, Belmira quickly developed into her role, she bought along with her a wealth of personal experience and with this came empathy and understanding. Belmira always gives the best to our customers with highest level of care."

Angeleta Blagrove - Caram Ltd

"Angeleta has worked for the company for over four years as activity coordinator and has recently moved into the role of quality and compliance officer. Angeleta has worked tirelessly to develop and embed this role within the company, her motivation is inspiring and admirable. Despite many obstacles she has faced and continues to face she pushes forward supporting the manager to achieve a high quality of care, record keeping, safety and compliance in all areas of practice."

Satveer Kaur- Sherbourne Grange

"Satveer has understood how important food and meals has become during lockdown. she has listened to resident choices and preferences and implemented these in her wonderful cooking. many residents living here have swallowing difficulties and she has molded and presented food beautifully so that it is visually appetizing and looks exactly as it is. "

Joyce Sims - Superior Care (Midlands)

"Joyce managed to oversee the opening of our new home Portway House during the COVID crisis.  She oversaw the site and took control in organising the Home to ensure that it was ready for visitors.  When COVID hit, she went into overdrive and managed the anxieties of staff, residents and families alike."

Nick Milburn - Castlehill Specialist Care Centre

"Nick is a caring and dedicated nurse who ensures all our resident are well cared for and liaises with visiting professional, he will seek advise and support to ensure the resident receives the best care at all times."

Rasa Bernataviciute - The Forbury Residential Home

"I have the honor to nominate my deputy care manager Rasa. She was by my side for the last 7 years. Her kindness and caring is always beyond and above.

She is very passionate with everything she does to improve residents and staff quality of life, therefore she nearly accomplished NVQ Level 5 Management in Adult and Social Care."

Alka Chaurasia - Lavender Court Care Home

"She is very committed and she will support anybody that needs it from care manager to residents. she is very good Member of staff and competent to taking care of all the residents and all other area need to supported, she a good character & soul as her personality always shines.

she is not only dedicated completely to her work but has always maintained high standard of professionalism in her work."

Tony Goldenfeld - Birmingham Jewish Community Care

"Tony approached us at the start of the pandemic to offer his services as a volunteer one to two days each week as he found himself with more time on his hands as his workload lessened.  We already knew him very well as his mother had previously lived with us.  He was willing to assist us with anything but we soon discovered that he was a whizz with technology and he has become the main link between our residents and their friends and family"

Ian Reynolds - Focus Birmingham

"Ian Reynolds continues to be a true inspiration to me and my colleagues here at Focus. At the age of 14, Ian was diagnosed with congenital macular degeneration and registered severely sight impaired in 1984. Ian's sight condition means that he is unable to see detail in the centre of his vision.  On retiring in 2001 Ian was determined to continue supporting people with visual impairment enabling them to be able to work and appreciate art."

Dorothy Ward - Focus Birmingham

"Dorothy Ward has been a Telephone Befriending Volunteer here at Focus since 2019. She makes weekly phone calls to nine of our service users to ensure that they are safe and well and to keep them smiling with her bright and bubbly conversation. She is quick to respond with kind words and support and always has her befriendees wellbeing in mind."

We picked one of our members at random from a prize draw during the ceremony to represent everyone. The winner was Angel Care Homes in Wolverhampton. Here's Bal Bisla accepting the award on all of our members behalf