A record 14 colleagues at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme are celebrating being shortlisted as finalists at the Great West Midlands Care Awards, with their passion, dedication and performance in their work all recognised as being among the best in the region.
Contending this weekend’s awards, are:
- Hannah Barrington-Parry – The Social Care Nurse Award
- Eleanor Bennett – The Care Assessor/Planner Award
- Chloe Birks – The 3 Rs Award
- Steven Cartlich – The Ancillary Worker Award
- Caroline Clifton – The Outstanding Contribution Award
- Alex Cook – The Cook/Chef Award
- Catherine Donnelly – The Workforce Development Award
- Sarah Hegarty – The Social Care Nurse Award
- Fay Kendall – The Workforce Development Award
- Josephine Mollison – The 3 Rs Award
- Natalie Murray – The Palliative / End of Life Award
- Patricia Okol – The Social Care Nurse Award
- Emma Palin – The Carer Innovator Award
- Jamie Rogers – The Dementia Carer Award & The Frontline Leader Award
The team supports residents and apartment tenants at the Lower Street dementia specialist care village to live as independently as possible whilst enjoying later life.
Belong chief operating officer, Sue Goldsmith, said: “We are thrilled to have a record number of nominations for the Great West Midlands Care Awards – to reach this round alone is a massive achievement.
“Many of our team began their careers with us, starting out as support workers and then through training and mentorship, have progressed in seniority. We really are empowered with the autonomy to carry out our roles by putting people first and this enables us to provide the best possible care for our customers.”
The annual Great West Midlands Care Awards acknowledge those working in the care sector throughout the UK, with winners from November’s regional finals advancing to national awards in early 2025.
The news follows Belong’s recent win the 2024 prestigious HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards, having taken the title for Best Health and Wellness Service for its holistic approach to care, breaking the mould of the ‘traditional care home’ by promoting an active lifestyle for customers.
More information about Belong can be found at www.belong.org.uk or by emailing enquiries@belong.org.uk
