Issue 111 22.06.22
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Lynn receives special award at ceremony LYNN Laughland, managing director of HRM Homecare Services, has been honoured at Scottish Care’s National Care At Home and Housing Support Awards with a special award recognising her significant contribution to the sector. Lynn, who has been at the helm of the Kilmarnockheadquartered company for nearly three decades, growing HRM Homecare into one of the largest care specialists in the country, received the Strategic Contribution Award at the ceremony at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow. The award recognised Lynn’s huge contribution to the advancement and betterment of the care and support of older people, especially through leadership and involvement in the homecare sector. Under Lynn’s leadership, HRM Homecare has provided care support and critical care services for those most in need, with life challenges including dementia. Lynn said: “I am deeply honoured to have received this award. For 28 years I have worked extremely hard to make HRM Homecare the best at what we do, so to receive such recognition of these efforts from my peers is indeed very humbling. “I would like to pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of my staff, who continue to make
a real difference to the lives of people, many of whom have severe life challenges. “Working in care at home, particularly over the last two years throughout Covid-19, has been very challenging, but it has also been highly rewarding to see people in the sector rise to that challenge.” The company now supports 800 service users and provides more than 10,000 hours per week of support, while promoting independence and encouraging older people, children and families, plus adults with disabilities to continue to live well at home. Lynn’s commitment to her own personal development has seen her achieve several qualifications including MScs in Social Work and Dementia Studies, and Post-Graduate Diplomas in Community Care and Social Services Leadership. During Covid-19, Lynn grew the company’s workforce by 20 per cent, which now stands at 295 people. During that period she has continued to provide guidance and support to those involved in the industry. She has also set out her vision of how a growing, successful care sector could drive forward a different future that could see the sector become a significant economic driver for Scotland, providing thousands of new well-paid jobs.
CUK Awards nominations now open
Residents of a Dorset care home may not have been able to attend Royal Ascot ‘Ladies Day’ in person, but that didn’t stop them donning their favourite hats and dresses for the occasion. The third day of Royal Ascot is commonly known as Ladies Day, when race-goers show off stylish and sometimes elaborate headwear and outfits. At Colten Care’s Kingfishers in New Milton, residents including Wendy Webber, Joan Hales (pictured), Florence O’Dell and Bunty Patrick were clear winners when it came to tasteful elegance. Kingfishers companionship team leader Rose Arcellana said: “It was a beautiful day to celebrate Royal Ascot and all our ladies looked fantastic. We didn’t leave the gentlemen out though. We had competitions to name our own Ascot horses and our chef made scones for an afternoon tea. A fabulous day was had by all.”
OPERATORS wanting to put themselves forward for recognition have been urged to enter the Caring UK Awards. Nominations for this year’s event are now open at www. caringukawards.co.uk The awards, organised by Script Events in partnership with Caring UK, 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. These include everything from Quality in Housekeeping and Catering Team of the Year to Best Outdoor Environment and End of Life Team of the Year. Event organiser Dominic Musgrave said: “Nominations are coming in and our events team is already busy ensuring that this year’s event is bigger and better than ever. “Our main aim is to recognise and honour the best in our wonderful sector and showcase the innovation and dedication that goes on every day so please share your successes and tell us about your hard work and initiatives by sending in your nominations … it’s a real privilege to read them.” A shortlist in each category will then be drawn up, with winners chosen by an expert panel. Trophies will be handed out at a glittering ceremony at the Athena in Leicester on Thursday, December 1 presented by Emmerdale actor Dean Andrews. n Full details of how to enter are on pages 3 and 4.
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