LOCAL carers have been honoured at a county-wide awards ceremony.
The Dignity in Care prizes were handed out at the event at the County Showground.
Among the winners was Tinga Umera, from Nexus Care Services, who landed the Registered Manager Dignity Champion Award following his nomination which judges said showed outstanding leadership that sets a new standard for dignity and excellence in home care.
He said:
"You are only as good as your team – and I wouldn’t be here without the amazing people in my team at Nexus Care. They are absolutely outstanding."
Other local winners include Danielle Pearce from Home Instead Cannock and Burntwood who took the Palliative Care/End of Life Dignity Champion award, Philippa Turnock from Hawthorn House in Lichfield who was named Care Home Dignity Champion, and Jonathon Veitch of Home Instead in Cannock and Burntwood who took the Community Service Dignity Champion title.
Cllr Martin Rogerson, cabinet member for health and care at Staffordshire County Council, said:
"I am truly inspired by the people I’ve met at the awards. Their kindness, patience and innovation to help care and empower some of the most vulnerable people in our society is amazing, and this event recognises the truly invaluable work they do.
"But the event is about more than celebrating excellence. It also shines a light on the huge variety of roles and opportunities across social care, from supporting people on the front line to management and specialist careers.
"I hope the inspiring stories of our award winners encourage more people to consider a rewarding career in care."
Anyone interested in finding out more about working in adult social care can go to the Staffordshire Social Care Academy website to find out more.
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