Last Updated on March 8, 2024
Care Management Matters (CMM) has announced this year's finalists for the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2024. The finalists will be subject to a further round of judging next Friday 26th January to determine the winner in each category. The winners will be announced at a daytime ceremony, taking place on Friday 15th March at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham.
Over the last 10 years, the awards have grown and become a highly respected fixture on the care sector events calendar. The awards shine a spotlight on worthy individuals and organisations that improve the lives of people with tremendous challenges up and down the country. The entries demonstrate the diversity and capability of organisations in the voluntary and/or not-for-profit sector.
The judging panel has included experts from Choice Support, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Association of Mental Health Providers, the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) and more.
10 years of celebrating excellence
This year, the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary of recognising outstanding individuals and organisations in the voluntary and/or not-for-profit sector. To mark the occasion and CMM’s ongoing dedication to highlighting best practice, a brand new category has been launched to allow even more professionals to showcase their achievements.
The Social Care Nursing Award will identify an exceptional registered social care nurse at any level, who has used their wide ranging skills to implement outstanding and innovative person-centred care in the voluntary and/or not-for-profit sector. CMM looks forward to announcing the inaugural winner in this exciting new category.
Meet the host, Sally Lindsay!
CMM is delighted to announce Sally Lindsay as the brand-new host of the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Sally is a native of Manchester and got her first break in the ground breaking sitcom, The Royale Family. Sally then went on to create one of Britain's best-loved barmaids, 'Shelley Unwin' in Coronation Street, where she enjoyed a very happy five years.
Most recently, Sally created, co-wrote and stars in the brand-new series, The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Sally is an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society in loving memory of her grandmother, Ellen. Sally is also the President of the Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards.
Commenting on being announced as the new host of the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, Sally said, ‘I’m so excited to be a part of these fantastic awards. I wish all the amazing finalists could be winners, but it will be an honour to reveal the judges’ choice in each category and get to meet each of the winners on stage.
‘It is truly remarkable to hear about the achievements of the awards’ finalists who have all worked tirelessly to make a difference to the lives of people in their communities. As an Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society, I’ve experienced first-hand the positive impact that these invaluable services can have. The people behind them deserve recognition and I look forward to learning more about their stories in person. Good luck to all the finalists!’
CMM's 2024 finalists
Compassion Award
- Phil the Gardener, Nightingale Hammerson.
- Keith Jenkins and compassionate partners, St Andrew's Healthcare.
- HOPE Team, The Cellar Trust.
End of Life Care Award
- Nightingale Hammerson.
- Galanos House, Royal British Legion.
- St Ann's Hospice.
Community Engagement Award
- St Margaret's Hospice Care.
- New Beginnings NE Ltd and Ngage NE Ltd.
- East Support Services Vulnerable Adults Services.
Making a Difference Award
- Ed Russell, WCS Care.
- Shaleeza Hasham, Adopt a Grandparent.
- Mark Heasman, Provide.
Leadership Award
- Edwine Tembong, Outlook Care.
- Davina Collins, Cumbria Health.
- Donna Henderson, Birmingham Mind.
Technology Award
- Health at Home, Cumbria Health.
- Bolton Cares Group.
- Data and Analytics Department, St Andrew’s Healthcare.
Dementia Care Award
- Alzheimer’s Support Day Care Team.
- Nightingale Hammerson.
- Sage House, Tangmere.
Campaigning for Change Award
- Social Care Frontline Pay Campaign.
- Community Integrated Care, Unfair to Care.
- St Andrew’s Healthcare and those who supported the Language Matters Campaign.
Collaboration (Integration) Award
- Intergenerational Music Making (IMM).
- Safe Spaces.
- Dementia Support.
Development and Innovation Award
- Elorm Boglo & Ryan Jones, Brainkind.
- The Nursery in Belong.
- The Co-production of the Care Planning Process with people living with Dementia, St Andrew’s Healthcare.
Creative Arts Award
- DARTS - Creative Directions Project.
- We Care campaign/Domestic Dusters Collaboration.
- Ngage North East Ltd.
Social Care Nursing Award
- Jemma Sharratt, Belong Ltd.
- Nicole Hepplewhite, PBS4.
- Tracey Dunkley, Jaffray Care.
Book your tickets
Markel UK will once again be the headline sponsor of the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Markel UK is a dedicated supporter of the care sector with 10,000+ charity and third sector clients. Markel UK also has insurance, legal, tax and consultancy capabilities. This includes its specialist care consultancy, Markel Care Practitioners, which helps clients with a range of issues including risk management, inspection preparation and continuity planning.
Join CMM as the winners are announced in a face-to-face lunchtime ceremony at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham, on Friday 15th March 2024. Book your tickets on the awards’ dedicated website. Please also talk to CMM about sponsorship, another fantastic way to be a part of the celebrations. Sponsorship opportunities allow you to showcase your organisation amongst some of the sector’s leading associations, alliances and thinkers.
You can take a look at last year’s winners and finalists to see what truly makes the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards such a special event. To stay up to date, follow the awards on X (formerly Twitter): @3rdsectorcare #3rdSectorCareAwards.
In other news, the Sector Pulse Check 2023 has been published, suggesting that the social care system is in sustained crisis, despite Government investment.