Finalist in 11 at the Great British Care Awards 2024

• Tony Linney (Young people’s Support Worker) - Home Care Worker of the Year Award, Yorkshire and Humber region.
  Nominated for the third time, for his dedication to supporting young people in Holmfirth and advocating passionately for their rights and dignity.
  
• Nichola Sutton (Supported Housing Care Worker, Warrington) - Housing With Care Award, North West Region
  Nominated for delivering exceptional service to individuals with complex care needs at Harpers Green, where she truly "found her calling."
  
• Rosemary Stephens (Carer Support Worker) - Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award, Yorkshire and Humber region
  Nominated for her 30 years of dedication to empowering underrepresented communities and carers in Doncaster, transforming lives through innovative support initiatives.
  
• Tracey Hutchinson (Supported Housing Care Worker) - Home Care Worker of the Year, Midlands Region
  Nominated for her commitment, compassion, and dedication to delivering high-quality care to tenants with complex needs at Bevan Court, inspiring her team and ensuring exceptional support.
  
• Aisha Ali (Service Manager, Bradford) - Dignity in Care Award, Yorkshire and Humber region
  Nominated for her dedication to enhancing the lives of carers, prioritising their dignity and wellbeing in every aspect of her work.
  
• Chloe Cadman (Service Manager, Cheshire) - Frontline Leader Award, North West Region
  Nominated for her outstanding leadership as a first-time manager, demonstrating courage, dedication, and a commitment to improving services in Northwich and Ellesmere Port.
  
• Daryhl Lewis (Mental Health Worker) - Care Newcomer of the Year Award, North West Region
  Nominated for her passion, expertise, and lived experience, which have made a significant impact in her role at the Cheshire East All Ages Carers Hub.
  
• Roxanne Morris (Care Home Worker) – Dignity in Care Award, North West Region
  Nominated for her 20 years of dedication and exemplary service at Rivacre, where she is regarded as the backbone of the home, offering continuity, care, and professionalism.
  
• Janet Griffiths, (Team Leader) Dementia Care Award, Yorkshire and Humber region
  Nominated for her compassionate leadership, Janet brings 25 years of expertise to dementia care, inspiring colleagues and enhancing services with her dedication and attention to detail.
• ‘Open Door’ Mental Health Crisis Support Service, Stockport - Care Team of the Year Award, North West Region
  Nominated for its compassionate crisis management and emotional support, with each team member using their lived experience of mental health to help others in Stockport.
  
• ‘Rapid Response’ Service, Doncaster - Palliative Care Award, North East Region
  Nominated for its exceptional and compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring people receive dignified support in their own homes during critical times.

The prestigious awards are held annually to pay tribute to outstanding individuals and teams in the care sector. All finalists were nominated by colleagues at Making Space, and will find out if they have won at regional events in November.

The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector. The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.

There are twenty one awards categories available for nomination, which represent all areas of the social care sector, whether it be older people or specialist services, residential or home care. From frontline staff such as care workers and care managers to people who have made an impact in other ways such as training and innovation.

The awards are all inclusive, bringing together the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors, as well as unpaid carers, promoting joint working. Working in partnership with care partners and local care associations is at the heart of the initiative; working and linking directly with local managers and networks to further promote the event.

These nominations truly reflect the outstanding dedication and hard work of all the Making Space team, and we couldn’t be more proud. As we look forward to the awards ceremony, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists. Best of luck – your incredible contributions to the care sector deserve every recognition!