TONIGHT – Friday 15 November 2024, the prestigious National Care Home Awards will take place at the Hilton in Glasgow, offering an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements in the independent care home sector across Scotland.
This event is a vital opportunity to recognise the unwavering dedication of the care home workforce who tirelessly support residents day in and day out.
Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services across Scotland, are the organisers of the event.
This year, the event will be hosted by Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus, who will announce the winners across thirteen unique award categories:
- Ancillary & Support Staff Award
- Nutrition & Eating Well Award
- Meaningful Activity Award
- Training, Learning & Staff Development Award
- Emerging Talent Award
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- Leadership Award
- Palliative & End of Life Care Practice 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
Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said: “Care home services and the dedicated individuals who lead them are essential in creating safe, nurturing environments that foster connection, independence, and community for residents.
“They serve as a source of strength and support for thousands across Scotland, making it possible for residents to flourish in the later stages of their lives. It’s crucial that we take the time to recognise the profound contributions of these professionals, who make such an essential impact on people’s lives every single day.
“This awards ceremony is our way of honouring their dedication and celebrating the remarkable work they do.”
Each year, the awards receive a growing number of nominations from care home staff, service users, relatives, and employers, highlighting the strong support for recognising excellence in the sector.
The awards ceremony follows a full-day Care Home Conference titled ‘Care Home Revolution – Building Possibility’, which will bring together sector professionals to discuss key topics such as the future of care homes, urban housing, and effective voice. Attendees will participate in various sessions exploring themes like ethical commissioning, inclusion of LGBTQIA+ communities, employment law, education and training, digital innovation, Anne’s Law, and international recruitment.
The National Care Home Awards and Conference represent the largest gathering of the care home sector in Scotland, showcasing best practices and innovations shaping the future of care homes across the country.