Tag: Scottish Care Awards

Surprise award for Renaissance Care exec

Robert Kilgour has been recognised at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care home sector in Scotland.

88% of all care home support in Scotland is delivered by the independent sector, with these services caring for over 33,000 older individuals and employing nearly 46,000 people.

Robert Kilgour, the Executive Chairman of Renaissance Care has won the Special Recognition category at the Scottish Care Awards 2019.

This surprise award recognises an individual who has made a sustained contribution to the care home sector over many years, driving positive change in both care services and more widely across Scotland.

Robert received his unexpected award, which was sponsored by Quality Compliance Systems. at an Awards Ceremony on 15 November at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The Awards Ceremony were hosted by Michelle McManus, with nearly 700 people attending.

Rob Harper, Non-Executive Director of Renaissance Care, who put Robert forward for the award, said: “Robert’s involvement within the cares sector has spanned 30 years since founding Four Seasons Health Care in Scotland some 30 years ago, to the present-day organisation of Renaissance Care, which is recognised as a high-quality family business in Scotland.

“During this period, he has continued to develop services for older people and championed the need for high quality care at a reasonable cost.”

“Robert is a regular contributor to independent panels and newspaper articles. Whilst followed by journalists in view of his ability to summarise issues and opportunities within the care sector, he has used this to highlight and further the excellent work undertaken by the independent care sector.

“He has always displayed a positive approach to service provision in the care sector and has been well respected by all stakeholders.”

The care awards followed a full day conference for the care home sector with speakers including Professor George Crooks, CEO of the Digital Health and Care Institute and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Ms Jeane Freeman MSP.

The Scottish Care National Care Home Conference & Exhibition, which is now in its 20th year and was sponsored by the Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank, has incorporated an awards ceremony for the last 15 years.

The conference focus this year was on the essential role of care homes in supporting individuals within a demographic reality of an ageing population and more complex care needs.

It also highlighted their importance within communities and the criticality of care homes in delivering positive outcomes and relieving pressure on other health and care services including hospitals. The conference explored topics as diverse as the role of technology, design approaches to future care, LGBTI recognition, intergenerational support, dentistry and workforce.

The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care home sector in Scotland.

For more information visitwww.scottishcare.org

Scottish Care Award for Braeside’s Pat

Pat Gibson has been recognised as one of the leading care home employees in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care home sector in Scotland.

88% of all care home support in Scotland is delivered by the independent sector, with these services caring for over 33,000 older individuals and employing nearly 46,000 people.

Pat, a Senior Carer at Braeside House in Liberton, won her award in the  Positive Impact category at the Scottish Care Awards 2019. This award recognises people who have made significant and sustained contribution to the care home sector.

Pat received her award, which was sponsored by Compass Associates Ltd., at an Awards Ceremony on 15 November at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The Awards Ceremony were hosted by Michelle McManus, with nearly 700 people attending.

Pat was delighted to have been recognised and said: “I am very surprised but thrilled and honoured to be chosen as a winner in these prestigious awards.”

Morag Francis, the Head of Care for Older People at Royal Blind, who nominated Pat, said: “Pat has been a vital part of the Braeside team for over 30 years. The majority of this time has been on nightshift where she is a hidden gem. She works tirelessly for the residents and they are always front and centre of everything she does.

“Pat provides fantastic support to the nurses, stepping up and supporting them constantly. Her charge nurse said ‘She works tirelessly on nightshift to ensure high standards of care. She has fully embraced new technology, changes to her role and responsibility and additional training needed. Pat maintains a positive team player attitude and promotes this among the team.”

The care awards followed a full day conference for the care home sector with speakers including Professor George Crooks, CEO of the Digital Health and Care Institute and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Ms Jeane Freeman MSP.

The Scottish Care National Care Home Conference & Exhibition, which is now in its 20th year and was sponsored by the Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank, has incorporated an awards ceremony for the last 15 years.

The conference focus this year was on the essential role of care homes in supporting individuals within a demographic reality of an ageing population and more complex care needs.

It also highlighted their importance within communities and the criticality of care homes in delivering positive outcomes and relieving pressure on other health and care services including hospitals. The conference explored topics as diverse as the role of technology, design approaches to future care, LGBTI recognition, intergenerational support, dentistry and workforce.

The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care home sector in Scotland.

For more information visit www.scottishcare.org

Eidyn Care at the double at national awards

Eidyn Care has been recognised as one of the leading home care providers in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care at home and housing support sector.   Continue reading Eidyn Care at the double at national awards

Edinburgh to the fore in Scottish Care Awards

Eidyn Care has been recognised as one of the leading home care providers in Scotland. Members of the team will be invited to a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care at home and housing support sector.  

The Edinburgh-based service has been nominated in the Provider of the Year category at the Scottish Care Awards 2019. This award celebrates an individual service that can demonstrate they are at the forefront of excellent care provision in Scotland.

The winner will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on 17 May at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. The Awards will be hosted by Michelle McManus, with over 400 people attending.

The Eidyn Care team were delighted to have been recognised. Director Andrew McLennan said: “The organisation was founded in 2016 and in a short time has firmly established itself as one of the leading providers of quality palliative care at home.

“We recognise that to achieve our number one priority of caring for our clients in the best possible manner, we must invest in our staff. We spend a significant amount of time developing and supporting our team and this has a knock-on impact of more contented staff, as well as positive outcomes for our clients receiving care.”

Also nominated is Edinburgh’s Laura Rose (below), who has been recognised as one of the leading home care employees in Scotland.  

The Community Care Assistant at Carrick Home Services, has been nominated in the Carer of the Year category at the Scottish Care Awards 2019. This award celebrates the significant role of carers in consistently providing a high-quality standard for people living at home, enabling independence and delivering person-centred care and support.

Laura said: “I am very surprised but thrilled and honoured to be chosen as a finalist in these prestigious awards.”  

Andrea Ramsay, Carrick Home Services Director, who made the nomination, said: “Laura has worked as a community carer for over 12 years. She gives her all, every day, to every client she meets. She ensures everyone is treated with dignity, respect, care and compassion. Her passion for caring is a way of life, not just a job. 

“We have a client with Motor Neurone Disease whose speech has deteriorated to the extent that they can no longer communicate. Laura, who taught herself sign language, has now passed this skill on to the client, who is less socially isolated as a result. She is the only one who can understand the client, including MND nurses and other specialists. She is a motivated woman with passion, enthusiasm and dedication for every client.”

The awards have been hailed a huge success in recognising individuals, teams and companies, who are delivering care at an incredibly high standard in an era of challenging budgets and within an increasingly demanding work environment.

The care awards will follow a full day conference with speakers including the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport, Jeane Freeman.