We are pleased to announce the winners of the WMCA 2023
Excellence in Care Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners, those shortlisted and everyone who was nominated

WMCA

Excellence in

Care Awards 2023

West Midlands Care Association in partnership with Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) and West Midlands Employers presented the first Black Country Excellence in Awards at a ceremony at the Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill on Friday the 27th October 2023

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Excellence in Care Award:

Carer

This award recognises the significant role of the Care Worker in consistently providing a high quality standard, for service users. Evidence of dedication, awareness of colleagues and career development through training will be important elements for the judges.

Winner

Representing Wolverhampton:

Claire Smith - Handle With Care Black Country

Runners Up

Representing Dudley:

Lynne and Ian Craig - Camphill Village Trust

Representing Sandwell:

Marie Wilkes - Crossroads Caring for Carers

Representing Walsall

Stephenie Dickens - Restful Homes Group

Excellence in Care Award:

Registered Manager

This candidate has shown clear commitment to improving the delivery of care and support within their team. A person who has shown leadership qualities by reflecting on what could be better and supporting others to bring about change.

Winner

Representing Dudley:

Hollie Fletcher - Camphill Village Trust

Runners Up

Representing Sandwell:

Daljit Bains - Trust in Care

Representing Walsall

Nicola Steward - Restful Homes

Representing Wolverhampton:

Harjinder Lad - Carers 2 U

Excellence in Care Award:

Deputy/Senior/Team Leader

Winner

Representing Sandwell:

Zingha Grant-Wilson - Portway House Care Home

Runners Up

Representing Dudley:

Vicky Mills - Wychbury Care Home

Representing Walsall

James Cancino - Restful Homes Group

Representing Wolverhampton:

Louise Ali - MACC Care Wulfrun Rose

Excellence in Care Award:

Other Support Staff

Cooks, Garden Staff, Administrators, Activity Coordinators, Maintenance etc

To recognise the contribution that non-front-line staff make to the care business and the quality-of-service users’ care.

Winner

Representing Wolverhampton:

Janet Clarke-Lewis - ACCI

Runners Up

Representing Dudley:

Gary Folkes - Oriel Healthcare

Representing Sandwell:

Loraine Bergwin - Housing 21 -Queensbridge

Representing Walsall

Linda Smith - Restful Homes Group

Excellence in Care Award:

Newcomer

his award will be given to someone who can demonstrate they have made a different to a team/workplace and have been at the organisation for less than 1 year.