NOMINATIONS are coming in already for the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards 2019.
One of the earliest shines a light on the work of the John Sperry Unit at Lynhales Nursing Home at Lyonshall.
The care team there have been nominated for an accolade by Claire Mills, of Court Drive, Tillington.
She wants to acknowledge the care they have given her father over the last year he has been a resident there.
“He has been treated with respect, and the team ensure that his family are included in all aspects of his welfare.”
Claire singles out activities co-ordinator Karen for praise.
“She is extraordinary with her ability to care and encourage each individual personality. The majority of the residents at the John Sperry have advanced dementia, but she ensures that everyone is included.”
She explains: “Dementia within any family is devastating. From the most awful feelings of utter despair that we felt when having to find a care setting as my father’s Alzeimer’s worsened, we as a family feel we have chosen the best possible environment in which to leave our father, knowing that he is getting the best care that we could wish for.”
The awards, which launched last month and are now in their second year, will again salute outstanding work by individuals and teams in the health and social care sector across Herefordshire.
The 12 categories are: Care Team, Care Hero, Care Home Worker, Domiciliary Worker, Good Nurse, Outstanding Contribution to Social Care, Care Trainer, Dignity in Care, Dementia Carer, Palliative/End of Life, Mental Health Care and Care Employer.
Our headline sponsor is the University of Worcester, the region’s leading healthcare training provider.
A series of supplements in the Hereford Times and special coverage on our website and social media will promote the awards and publicise those shortlisted.
The climax will be an awards ceremony in September when the winners and runners-up are revealed, followed by a special supplement in the Hereford Times highlighting all the successful entrants.
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