Athena Care Homes is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted as a regional finalist in two prestigious categories at the Great British Care Awards: The Workforce Development Award and The Palliative Care/End of Life Award.
These nominations are a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and passion of Athena’s teams who continuously strive for excellence in providing high-quality care across our family of care homes.
The Great British Care Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the care sector and shine a spotlight on individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the wellbeing of those they care for, making a significant difference in their lives.
Workforce Development Award Finalist
Athena Care Homes is a finalist in The Workforce Development Award, which recognises the pivotal role of workforce development in the care sector. This award celebrates unwavering commitment to identifying and addressing the training and development needs of care staff. At Athena Care Homes, workforce development is always at the core of delivering high-quality care.
This ensures that Athena’s teams remains highly skilled, motivated, and prepared to meet the evolving needs of our residents.
Palliative Care/End of Life Award Finalist
Avocet Court care home in Ipswich has been recognised in The Palliative Care/End of Life Award category. This award rewards compassionate, dignified, and professional care to those at the end of life.
Palliative and end-of-life care requires a special kind of care, not just medical and emotional support to the resident but also support to families and friends during such a challenging time as well as support to the care team and others at the homes who form lasting bonds with residents and their families.
Being shortlisted for these awards celebrates the achievements of Athena Care Homes and we are proud to have been recognised in this way. The Great British Care Awards also offer an opportunity to promote the positive work happening within the industry, showcasing the commitment of care professionals and raising the profile of the care sector as a whole.
The East of England regional winners will be announced on November 1st in Milton Keynes.
