WHAT’S NEW? INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR
INTERGENERATIONAL NURSERY The first fully integrated nursery within a care setting in the north-west has been singled out among organisations worldwide for demonstrating the benefits of building relationships between younger and older generations, as well as sharing intergenerational best practice on an international stage.
The Nursery in Belong, which is set within the Belong care village in Chester and operated by national charity Ready Generations, won the International Award at the Generations Working Together Excellence Awards, which celebrate learning and success in building intergenerational relationships.
The judging process assessed evidence of the positive impact of initiatives bringing different generations together, including improved health, physical and mental wellbeing for elders, children and their families, as well as raising awareness and understanding around ageism.
Situated at the heart of the care village, the 25-place nursery provides a range of shared spaces, facilitating both planned and spontaneous interactions, such as residents and children enjoying mealtimes, sharing stories and books and exploring nature together. The nursery and village teams work closely together to create a truly shared environment where everyone can feel part of a compassionate community and make their own valuable and unique contribution.
Examples of planned intergenerational opportunities include weekly stay-and-play sessions, a multi-generational choir, storytelling, poetry and dance workshops. Projects facilitated by partnerships with external groups, including schools, museums and arts organisations, serve to extend reach into the local community and widen participation.
INAUGURAL OAKLAND CARE AWARDS CELEBRATE
OUTSTANDING TEAM MEMBERS Oakland Care has celebrated the remarkable achievements, inspirational journeys, and outstanding care delivered to hundreds of residents across its nine care homes at the inaugural Oakland Care Awards.
The award ceremony, which took place at St Ermin’s London, brought together around 80 finalists for 16 award categories, including Carer of the Year, Rising Star Award, and CEO Recognition Award. There were an array of exceptional team members hoping to be crowned winners aſter an impressive 12 months for Oakland Care. The care provider has not only grown their portfolio of care homes, but achieved regular award recognition that has furthered their credentials as one of the UK’s top care home providers.
This includes being named as Top Employer for an impressive third time in a row in the Top Employer’s UK list and achieving the remarkable feat of four of their nine homes featuring in the Luxury Care Home Guide for 2023.
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Residents report that both the planned and spontaneous interactions are changing their lives for the better, with their families also reporting the difference children are making to their loved ones’ wellbeing. Parents of children attending the nursery are excited by the significant advances in children’s vocabulary, language and social and emotional skills.
Commenting on the award win, Ready Generations co-founder, Sue Egersdorff, said: “Less than a year aſter the nursery opened, we are delighted to be recognised for demonstrating the benefits of multi-generational relationships, as well as contributing to the pool of knowledge on best practice in this growing area. This award belongs to our wonderful Belong Community of children, grandfriends, families and staff. They are all very special pioneers.”
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On the night there were several standout triumphs, including Stuart Wood, who was named their esteemed Carer of the Year. Despite joining Oakland Care with no previous experience in the social care sector, he quickly developed a real passion for delivering care and has become a crucial pillar of the Birchwood Heights care home team, highly valued by both colleagues and residents alike.
Elsewhere Emily Besser was recognised with the Rising Star award. While working as a receptionist at Oakland Care’s Woodland Grove care home, Emily made the decision to put herself through the CIPD qualification to develop her understanding of people management processes. This display of ambition and initiative to further her own skills was a big reason behind her award success.
Over the course of the last year Oakland Care has also continued to lead the way for sustainability, retaining its status as the only carbon neutral care group in the UK for a second year running and achieved Level 3 certification by Green Mark, the highest grade awarded by the sustainability specialist.
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