Hoople Training and Education is one of the sponsors of the Hereford Times Health and Care Awards

HOOPLE Training and Education works extensively with care providers across Herefordshire and neighbouring counties.

As a consequence, we have developed an in-depth understanding of the fantastic work they do – and also some of the challenges they face.

One of these challenges is the difficulty in recruiting good staff.

The work is hard and often not well paid, but the rewards in terms of a sense of fulfilment and purpose can be huge. 

For example, one of our health and social care apprentices, employed in a residential home for the elderly, recently commented: “I love coming to work. We dance, we laugh and the residents are really good fun”.

By supporting the Care Employer Award, we want to recognise and applaud a local care employer who demonstrates a strong commitment to their team.

They will have a dedicated and stable workforce who are passionate about providing excellent client-centred care and really enjoy coming to work.

We know that there are lots of care employers in Herefordshire who will fit this bill.

This is an opportunity to recognise one of the best and to celebrate, recognise and thank them for the contribution they make.