no.305 • £4.75 incorporating
June 2022
The Number One magazine for the care sector
Free to enter awards need your entries OPERATORS wanting to put themselves forward for industry recognition have been urged to enter the 2022 Caring UK Awards. Nominations for this year’s event close on August 26, meaning there’s just over three months for care operators to submit their entries. The awards, organised by Script Events in partnership with Caring UK and headline sponsor Virgin Money, recognise excellence and achievement in all corners of the care industry. And with more than 20 categories up for grabs, there’s something to suit every type of care business and care worker. Publishing manager Dominic Musgrave said: “Thanks to everyone who has entered the awards already – we’ve had a great response so far with nominations arriving daily. “And the standard is outstanding with a great mix of operators of all sizes – many familiar names and lots of newcomers to the Caring UK Awards. “We’re extremely proud that the Caring UK Awards are for every care business – our awards are free to enter and our judging criteria means that it’s not down to the size of your home but how you run it.
“There’s still time to enter so get working on your nomination – and one of our judging panel could be visiting you very soon.” Trophies will be handed out at a glittering ‘Festive and Fabulous’ themed ceremony on Thursday December 1 at the Athena in Leicester where the industry’s best will gather for a fun filled night and our 2022 worthy winners will be revealed. The event will be presented by Emmerdale actor Dean Andrews and judges will be revealed in due course. Plans are already in progress to make it the biggest and best Caring UK Awards yet. Event organiser Megan Prince added: “I can’t wait for this year’s Caring UK Awards. “We’re aiming for it to be bigger and better than any other year and plans are already well underway. “The level of dedication towards the industry shown through nominations we have received so far is really uplifting.” n Nominations can be submitted via caringukawards. co.uk where you can also find more details of this year’s categories and criteria for entering. An entry form is also printed in this magazine on pages 15 and 16. Closing date for nominations is August 26.
Shops boost residents’ wellbeing
With 25 classic cars attending, and over £220 raised for NSPCC Childline, the first ‘coffee and cakes’ classic car event hosted at Castle View, Windsor has been hailed a success by organisers. Tying in with the national Drive-It Day, a broad range of classic vehicles arrived during the day, and included a very rare Chrysler DeSoto Firesweep, an Aston Martin DBS, a Standard 10, Morris Minor Countryman and three Willys Jeeps. Participants travelled from West London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey to join in, and an array of cakes were baked and sold along with tea and coffee by residents. Castle View CEO Robin Hughes is pictured on a World War II Willys Jeep.
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A FAMILY-owned Beccles care home has built a dementiafriendly shopping lane to boost the wellbeing of its residents. Wellbeing Care’s St George’s launched the shopping lane initiative following the success of its recent implementation at its Lowestoft sister home, The Dell. Registered manager Joy Henshaw said: “The initiative has already proven successful, as residents have reported feeling more independent. It is clear that the shopping lane provides a higher sense of self purpose, subsequently improving residents’ confidence and self-esteem. “The shopping lane facilitates social gatherings, as residents can now arrange to meet up with friends, fellow residents or family members in a secure, controlled environment. “We hope the increased social activity will help combat resident loneliness, which has been heightened nationally due to the recent lockdowns and restrictions.” Noticing a significant improvement in resident wellbeing since its opening in early 2022, the management staff at Wellbeing Care decided to additionally create the nostalgic shopping lane at St George’s to enhance wellbeing and evoke higher levels of happiness among residents. Inspired by key elements of the high street, it comprises a fresh flower shop, a mini grocery store and telephone booth, alongside a coffee area in the dining room.
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