Dignity in Care Awards
Islington's annual Dignity in Care Awards celebrate the great work of staff employed in the care sector
The 2019 winners were announced at an awards ceremony held on Monday 8 July, at the Islington Assembly Hall. The judging panel including Councillor Janet Burgess MBE, Executive Member for Health and Social Care and Deputy Leader of the Council and representatives from Age UK Islington and Healthwatch Islington chose 10 winners in eight categories, from nearly 100 nominations.
Dignity in Care Awards 2019 Winners
The Dignity in Care Awards recognise the quality of support provided to people with care needs, with a particular focus on ensuring that anyone receiving care is able to retain their dignity at a vulnerable time in their lives. This year’s winners are:
Carer of the year in the Domiciliary Care and Reablement category
Winner - Esther Alupu, Islington Council, Reablement team
Highly Commended - Sara Nakato, Mayfair Homecare
Carer of the Year in the Residential and Nursing Care category
Joint winners - Daniela Siclovan and Moises Ferreira, St Anne's Nursing Home
Carer of the Year in the Extra Care category
Winner: Marion Howell, Notting Hill Genesis
Carer of the Year in the Supported Living category
Winner - Allison Allicock, Centre 404
Carer of the Year in the Shared Lives category
Winner: Carol Maldon, Islington Shared Lives
Personal Assistant of the Year
Joint winners - Mihaela-Manuela Gaspar and Christiana Onireti
The Innovation in Care Award
Winner - Megan Smiley, Sapphire Independent Housing
The George Durack Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner - Sarah Nakato, Mayfair Homecare
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