Awards!

Our most recent news, is of our wonderful success at The Norfolk Care Awards.

Last November we were entered for three care awards. We subsequently learnt that we had been short listed into the final three for all of them, and invited along to Sprowston Manor Hotel on February 26th to await the final decision.

What a wonderful evening we had, Ealing House had reserved a table of ten, with a total of 300 people in attendance. There was a champagne reception to greet us, followed by a three course meal.

Following this there were speeches, made by Norman Lamb (care minister), David Prior (chairman of CQC), Martin Green (CEO Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Andrea Sutcliffe (chief inspector of adult social care, CQC). There were ten categories of awards in total.

Our first nomination was for Most Supportive Employer (student placement).

This award is presented to an organisation that has provided excellent support to a health or social care student; (Demonstrating that they have provided a diverse learning opportunity and continual support to help the student achieve their learning outcomes and qualifications). WE WON!

 

The next nomination was for a Rising Star.

This award is presented to an individual who has recently commenced work in the health and social care sector. The individual presented with this award has shown potential to develop in health and social care and that they are committed to providing an excellent service within.

It was awarded to ‘our’ almost qualified apprentice LAUREN UPTON.

Congratulations Lauren we are very proud of you.

Our third and final nomination was for Excellent Person Centered Care.

Presented to an organisation that is able to demonstrate that they are committed to delivering Excellent Person Centered Care and who are able to demonstrate that individuals receiving care and support are able to direct the care given to them and determine the outcomes that they would like to receive from the care and support they receive.

We were delighted to receive HIGHLY COMMENDED (runners up to Macmillan).

Following all this there was time to celebrate dancing along to The Lee Vasey Band.

A great time was had by all, as you can see!