Dignity in Care Awards

This award recognises an individual who delivers compassionate and person-centred care for people living in a residential or nursing care home.

Judges will be looking for evidence of:  

• how the individual has gone above and beyond for the resident/s they support  
• how the individual ensures that residents are at the centre of the care they deliver  
• the impact that the individual has on the resident/s they care for  
• dedication and skill that the individual has brought to their role.  

This award recognises an individual who advocates for choice and control with the resident/s they support and care for. This individual supports residents to reach goals that are important to them in a respectful and dignified way. They are always aware of the importance of being reliable and placing the individual at the heart of the care they provide.  
 
Judges will be looking for evidence of:  

• how the individual has gone above and beyond for the resident/s they support  
• how the individual ensures that residents are at the centre of the care they deliver  
• the impact that the individual has on the resident/s they care for  
• dedication and skill that the individual has brought to their role.  

This award recognises an outstanding Shared Lives Carer who supports resident/s to reach the goals that are important to them in a respectful and dignified way. They are always aware of the importance of being reliable and placing the individual at the heart of the care they provide. This person builds trust and instils confidence, demonstrating the value of human connection and relationships.  
 
Judges will be looking for evidence of:  

• how the individual has gone above and beyond for the resident/s they support, helping them to build trust and instil confidence  
• how the individual ensures that residents are at the centre of the care they deliver  
• the impact that the individual has on the resident/s they care for.

This award recognises a Personal Assistant who is directly employed by someone using a Direct Payment. The PA will deliver high quality care, supporting the individual to reach their goals.  
 
Judges will be looking for evidence of:  

• how the individual has gone above and beyond for the resident/s they support, helping them to build trust and instil confidence  
• how the individual ensures that residents are at the centre of the care they deliver  
• the impact that the individual has on the resident/s they care for.  

This award recognises a Carer (unpaid) who is inspirational and who puts the person/people they care for first. Always willing to help and go the extra mile to empower people. Whether you are an adult supporting a friend or loved one, this award is for you.  

Judges will be looking for information about:  

• the positive impact that the individual has had on the person they care for  
• the dedication that the carer has brought to their role  
• how the individual has empowered others.  

This award recognises an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to the care sector. They have built and sustained this contribution over a considerable period where people will benefit now and in years to come. An inspirational individual who people look up to and admire whose commitment, drive and actions benefit and encourage others. We are encouraging nominations from carers, people who volunteer in services, and people who volunteer that also use services.  
 
The judges will be looking for evidence of:  

• the individual’s long-standing commitment to creating a more equal future for Islington  
• examples of how this person has advocated for our residents’ diverse needs, ensuring people can live the lives they want  
• the support this individual shows to colleagues to promote collaborative working and sustainable change.  

This award recognises an outstanding manager who can demonstrate a commitment to supporting a highly motivated staff team to deliver quality, person centred care and often goes above and beyond in their role.  
 
Judges will be looking for evidence of:  

• how the leader works with their team, partners and people around them to deliver high quality care  
• the impact the leader has had on the residents they support  
• how the leaders shares knowledge, skills, ideas and resources, and builds relationships and networks to improve services and deliver optimum results.  

This award recognises a team who are always striving to deliver the best quality of care for our residents through innovation and creative thinking.  
 
Judges will be looking of evidence of:  

• how the team works collaboratively to achieve change  
• how the team work with residents, their families, and community partners  
• examples of innovative practice and the impact that the innovation has had on the residents that the team support.