Staff at Coppice Lodge care home in Arnold, Nottingham, have been recognised amongst the best of East Midlands social care workers at the Great British Care Awards.
The team scooped the ‘Care Home Team’ award at the regional finals last week after judges were impressed with their dedication and genuine efforts to fulfil residents’ aspirations and wishes.
The Coppice Lodge care team were shortlisted as finalists earlier this year after being selected from numerous entries by a team of judges from the East Midlands region. They were called to interview in October where they impressed judges with their commitment, passion and enthusiasm.
Tracy Taylor, Care Manager at Coppice Lodge, said: “Caring is more than just a job for us and I think this shone through in our interview. We were asked how we feel we make a difference to our residents’ lives and we had so many examples and stories to tell that we went well over our time slot!”
The purpose of the awards is to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work and care workers can be nominated by colleagues, relatives and residents. The Coppice Lodge team, who care for up to 64 residents, were up against eight other care homes in the area at the glittering awards dinner.
Senior Carer Amanda Lancaster, Front of House Manager Angela Allen and Home Manager Samantha Kavanagh represented the home at the gala dinner.
Samantha said: “I am so proud of the whole staff team at Coppice Lodge and thrilled they have got the recognition they deserve. Every single member of my team puts our residents first to make Coppice Lodge a great place to live and this award has created a great buzz around the home. We can’t wait for the finals next year to bring the National award home!”
Coppice Lodge is operated by Ideal Carehomes and offers high quality care to older people in luxury surroundings on an inclusive fee basis, so residents can enjoy the modern facilities and activities without the worry of additional costs.
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