The awards are driven to recognise the hard work, dedication, innovation and care delivered across the health and social care sector. With focus on the individuals and their stories, it’s the people who make the difference.
If recent years are anything to go by we know the people of Herefordshire will show their support for the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards by nominating someone they know who deserves it.
This year’s awards will take place on
Thursday 3rd October, 7pm at the Hereford racecourse.
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS: 4th August 2024.
The 12 award categories are:
The Health Care Team Award
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We want to hear about teams working together to deliver improved patient care. They can be from any sector but must demonstrate impact, very strong team working, strong communication, and the ability to work across organisational boundaries.
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The Palliative or End of Life Award
Sponsored by: Services for Independent Living
An award for an individual or team that recognises how choices made by the person being cared for and their family is central to the service and care that is delivered. This involves reflecting fully on what is important to the person at the end of their life. The judges will be looking for a carer or team who demonstrates what it takes to support clients and their families with care as well as psychological, social and spiritual support.
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The Care Hero Award
Sponsored by: University of Worcester
This award recognises that all of our care workers in Herefordshire are heroes. Care workers make a difference to people’s lives every day and this award celebrates that. Do you know a care worker who has worked hard to enable someone to live an independent, safe and fulfilled life? Have they helped to change someone’s life for the better? It is these every day stories about how our care workers make a difference (big or small) that the judges want to hear.
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Care Home Worker Award
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This award recognises the contribution of an individual Home Care Worker who strives to improve the delivery of care in the care home sector through developing ways to enhance nursing care. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to care and put the person being cared for at the heart of what they do.
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The Health Care Employer Award
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This award goes to the Care Employer who can demonstrate strong commitment to employees without diminishing the care they provide. The winner will have a strong and loyal workforce, who feel valued and recognised for the contributions they make.
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The Good Nurse Award
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We are looking for a health care professional who demonstrates an innovative and caring approach to their work. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to patient care and put the patient at the heart of what they do. Entrants can be from any health care profession, and can work anywhere, from community care to surgical theatres.
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The Care Trainer Award
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This award is for outstanding work in care training. The judges want to hear about how the training adapted to meet the needs of service, about the quality of service given and the effectiveness of new training.
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The Dementia Carer Award
Sponsored by: Ashberry Care Group
An individual care worker who strives to improve the delivery of care for those living with dementia. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to care and put the person being cared for at the heart of what they do. They should be enhancing the care of those with dementia and demonstrate outstanding commitment.
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The Mental Health Award
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This award is open to a department or individual carer/nurse/doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of Mental Health with Herefordshire. Good Mental Health is now recognized as a vital component to good overall health and we’d like to hear how the care and support in this sector has improved the lives of the individual and their families.
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GP Practice of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Nuffield Health Hospital
We are looking for a GP practice in Herefordshire that stands out for the level of care they provide. Have you received great service? Has a doctor or practice nurse gone above or beyond the call of duty, or has the receptionist always greeted you with a smile and a friendly word? This award recognises the contribution of everyone in the GP practice to provide a good service to patients, where staff have gone the extra mile when treating you or someone you know.
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Domiciliary Care Worker Award
Sponsored by: Rotherwood Group
This award is about celebrating the important work that the 3rd sector and community teams do in health and care. Are you – or do you know someone who is - doing something new, something bold or different? Something new to you, new to the sector or a new way of tackling an age-old problem? Or do you know someone who just does what they do really well?
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Oral Health Care Professional of the Year
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This award is for dentists, orthodontists, hygienists, dental nurses, dental practice manager or receptionist or anyone work in oral health care who demonstrates an innovative and caring approach to their work. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to patient care and put the patient at the heart of what they do.
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Please note: All nominations are accepted in good faith, and on the basis that both the nominee and the person making the nomination consents to the publication by the awards organiser of all information provided in print, online and on social media.
The winners of these awards will be chosen by a panel of independent judges.
We accept nominations from the public, business and private organisations and of course health & social care professionals who make such a difference to the lives of so many.
We look forward to reading this year’s nominations
and sharing their wonderful stories.
If you would like to sponsor the awards please contact
Event Manager Debra Orr on 07739 820690
or email debra.orr@localiq.co.uk
