Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care sector in Scotland, will be hosting the prestigious Care Home Awards 2023 at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, on Friday 19 November.
The event, now in its 19th year, recognises the excellence within the independent care home sector, acknowledging outstanding contributions of care homes across the country.
In Scotland, 85% of all care home support is provided by the independent sector, caring for over 30,500 older individuals and employing nearly 44,500 dedicated individuals.
This year’s awards received a substantial record number of entries, a testament to all the excellent work going on in our care homes in Scotland. Care homes, often unsung heroes in the community, will get their moment in the spotlight, showcasing the passion and commitment of those who work to ensure that residents live their fullest lives. The awards also advocate for the recognition of the care home sector, shining a light on the often undervalued but essential role these homes and their workforce play in society.
Awards will be presented across fourteen categories, recognising excellence in various aspects of care home services, from leadership to innovation:
- Ancillary & Support Staff Award
- Meaningful Activity Award
- Nutrition & Eating Well Award
- Training, Learning & Staff Development Award
- Emerging Talent Award
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- Leadership Award
- Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award
- Nurse of the Year Award
- Care Worker of the Year Award
- Specialist Service/Unit of the Year Award
- Care Home Service of the Year Award
- Care Innovation Award
- Strategic Contribution Award
Michelle McManus, the renowned Scottish singer, TV, and radio presenter, will host the awards ceremony and announce the winners.
Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said: “The care home workforce is full of individuals who behave with dignity, compassion, professionalism, and skill.
“We are hosting the awards to express our gratitude and to recognise the particular skills of a few. It is also a night to acknowledge all the individuals, teams, and companies delivering care at an incredibly high standard in a challenging period and within an increasingly demanding work environment.”
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