Belong Shines at Great British Care Awards Regional Heats

Belong is pleased to congratulate colleagues for their highest standards of care being recognised at the regional Great British Care Awards, with five wins, a high commendation, and many finalist placings.

The annual Great British Care Awards acknowledge those working in the care sector throughout the UK, with winners from November’s North West, and West Midlands finals advancing to national awards in early 2026.

Sarah Scott, Belong Warrington

From the Bistro & Catering team, chef Sarah impressed judges who heralded her for being ‘highly knowledgeable and committed to continuous learning to provide the best possible service to her clients’ when whipping up dishes.

The culinary expert spends each day preparing fresh and fortified, tasty meals specially for older people, with judges also praising her ‘dedication, professionalism, and a strong sense of [team] collaboration’ in her work.

Paul Woodcock, Belong Atherton

Village Nurse Manager, Paul scooped the Social Care Nurse accolade with judges commending him for ‘delivering exemplary complex care ... and making a profound difference for individuals and the wider care community’.

A bumper year for Paul, this summer saw him designated a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Nursing Workforce Standards Champion after successfully implementing its recommended workforce standards, with bosses describing his leadership as ‘brilliant, compassionate, and deeply inspiring’. He joins its network of circa 100 standards champions working with senior nurse leaders to drive standards and best practice across the nation’s nursing.

Mia Stennet, Belong Crewe

It was a well-earned high commendation for Care Assistant, Mia Stennet, with judges noting a ‘patient and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for personal growth’, handing over the recognition for the Care Newcomer Award in the process.

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

The hotly contested Care Home Team Award went to Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme's Village Nurse Team. Judges summarised the nine-strong group: ‘They tailor care for individuals, embrace holistic, person-centred approaches, [as well as] provide compassionate end-of-life support for residents and families.’

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme also accepted the Care Innovator Award for its assistance lobbying for resident Pauline Dawson to become one of the town’s first female Burgesses after she spent more than 20 years campaigning for women to be given a ceremonial title normally reserved for men. The achievement has been marked with a special Burgesses display in the Belong Heritage Gallery, the landmark museum and exhibition space integrated within the village.

Volunteer Yasmin Platt was praised for her dedication to both residents and colleagues, with judges commending her ‘selfless, committed, and compassionate efforts’ supporting Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme customers, earning her the Unpaid Carer Award.

Belong colleagues also achieving finalist placings are:

Kelly Haddock, Belong Atherton

Kelly Sullavan, Belong Atherton

Vicky Smith, Belong Atherton

Nursing team Belong Atherton

Belong at Home Chester team

Alicia Spurrier, Belong Crewe

Sam Doherty, Belong Crewe

Duke House team, Belong Crewe

Taya Terry, Belong Crewe

Jessica Murphy, Belong Crewe

Sharon Bull, Belong Crewe

Abby Warren, Belong at Home Crewe

Angela Luckett, Belong Morris Feinmann

Mehrab Rahman, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Shelley Hartford, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Jessica Tilstone, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Stefania Floreana, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Nicola Oxton, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Belong at Home Warrington team

Lisa Moseley, Belong at Home Wigan

Belong Chief Operating Officer, Rebecca Woodcock, said: “We are so proud of our team for their achievements at the Great British Care Awards, and we are delighted to see their commitment and impact recognised in this way.”

More information about Belong can be found at www.belong.org.uk or by emailing enquiries@belong.org.uk

Pictured: Belong at Home representatives at the regional Great British Care Awards

click here for more details or to contact Belong at Home