Hertfordshire Care Providers Association has recognised care staff across the county at its annual awards ceremony, which is now in its 12th year.

Winners of the Hertfordshire Care Awards include staff from Compassion Plus Healthcare in Letchworth, Partners in Support in Stevenage, Alban Manor Nursing Home in St Albans and Anchusa Care in Hitchin.

Care providers came together for an evening of celebration at Willows Farm on Friday, December 1. 

Each provider involved with the awards submitted nominations for their staff and organisation, judged by representatives from Adult Social Care, the NHS and other organisations.

HCPA pulled out all the stops for the event, which was attended by 400 care personnel.

The Comet: Care Awards entertainmentCare Awards entertainment (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

A host of celebrity well-wishers sent messages of thanks, including appearances from Basil Brush, Debbie McGee, Kerry Katona and The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley.

Entertainment was provided by host of dazzling circus performances from world class performers.

The Comet: Care awards host Wesley Strahan-HughesCare awards host Wesley Strahan-Hughes (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

 

Operations Director for HCPA and host of the awards Wesley Strahan-Hughes said: “2023 is the first year we have felt things are returning to ‘normal’ after a very tough few years for our care sector.

"Tonight has showcased some of the most heart-warming stories, and we have been proud to share these in a public show of praise and affection for those devoted individuals who work in care.

"It was a storming success! All the finalists were worthy of their accolades as well as the winners of the awards."

The Comet: Joel Jani from Compassion Plus Healthcare won the award for Outstanding Achievement in Homecare Presented by Richard Bedford, CareLineLiveJoel Jani from Compassion Plus Healthcare won the award for Outstanding Achievement in Homecare Presented by Richard Bedford, CareLineLive (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

This year's winners are: 

  • Outstanding Achievement in Homecare – Joel Jani, Compassion Plus Healthcare, Letchworth
  • Homecare Team of the Year – Bluebird Care East, Hertford
  • The Rising Star Award – Daniel Lee, Partners in Support, Stevenage
  • The Compassion Award for Residential Care – Maria Defoe, Newgrange, Cheshunt

The Comet: Homecare Team of the Year,– Bluebird Care East, Hertford (Presented by Peri Desai, Specsavers Homecare Team of the Year,– Bluebird Care East, Hertford (Presented by Peri Desai, Specsavers (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

  • Residential Care Team of the Year – Alban Manor Nursing Home, St Albans
  • The Care Culture Award - Abbots Care, St Albans & Anchusa Care, Hitchin
  • The Inspirational Leader Award – James Dent, Druglink, Hemel Hempstead

The Comet: The Rising Star Award – Daniel Lee, Partners in Support, Stevenage  Presented by Sharon DaviesThe Rising Star Award – Daniel Lee, Partners in Support, Stevenage  Presented by Sharon Davies (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

  • Outstanding Achievement in Adult Disability Support -Ben Carter, Blossom HCG, Hoddesdon
  • Adult Disability Support Team of the Year – Jamies Team, Partners in Support, Stevenage

The Comet: The Compassion Award for Residential Care – Maria Defoe, Newgrange, Cheshunt, Presented by Ramandeep Singh, Overseas Immigration The Compassion Award for Residential Care – Maria Defoe, Newgrange, Cheshunt, Presented by Ramandeep Singh, Overseas Immigration (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

The Comet: Residential Team of the Year - Alban Manor, Presented by Paul O’Hara, apetito Residential Team of the Year - Alban Manor, Presented by Paul O’Hara, apetito (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

The Comet: The Care Culture Award went to Abbots Care, St Albans & Anchusa Care, Hitchin Presented by Tom Hennessey, HCC The Care Culture Award went to Abbots Care, St Albans & Anchusa Care, Hitchin Presented by Tom Hennessey, HCC (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

The Comet: The Inspirational Leader Award – James Dent, Druglink, Hemel Hempstead Presented by Nythan Smith, RidoutsThe Inspirational Leader Award – James Dent, Druglink, Hemel Hempstead Presented by Nythan Smith, Ridouts (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

The Comet: Outstanding Achievement in Adult Disability Support -Ben Carter, Blossom HCG, Hoddesdon, Presented by Daniel Taylor, InceptionOutstanding Achievement in Adult Disability Support -Ben Carter, Blossom HCG, Hoddesdon, Presented by Daniel Taylor, Inception (Image: Danny Loo Photography)

The Comet: Adult Disability Support Team of the Year – Jamies Team, Partners in Support, Stevenage, presented by Mit Parmar, Peninsula Adult Disability Support Team of the Year – Jamies Team, Partners in Support, Stevenage, presented by Mit Parmar, Peninsula (Image: Danny Loo Photography)