Stone Volunteer Alex Lewney has been awarded the Voluntary Support Dignity Award in the Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards.
Alex, who works for RMP Care based in Stone, also volunteers with Friends of Stonefield Park who look after the Green Flag award winning park tucked away in the north of Stone.
The Dignity in Care Awards, now in their sixth year, recognise care services and individuals who ensure people with care and support needs are treated with dignity and respect.
The voluntary and community award was won for Alex & his team’s work with both Stonefield Park and for the work done at RMP, including a Thursday work group that promotes inclusion in the community, improving individuals self worth, motivation and physical activity.
Alex said; “I’m very privileged to work with a brilliant team supporting a great group of people and the award is very much all of ours at RMP Care Ltd, brilliant and lovely folks who inspire each other with kindness and compassion everyday.”
Other winners at the prestigious awards included:
- John Turner from Stafford, commended for his remarkable work in establishing and running the Stafford and District carers holiday trust. John was awarded the Informal Carer Dignity Champion Award.
- A special mention was given to Megan and Lucie Woodworth from Stoke-On-Trent who were recognised for their support in helping others within the community in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The sisters were awarded highly commended for the Informal Carer award.
- Also in the Voluntary Support Dignity category won by Alex, Paige Humphreys from Burntwood was highly commended for going above and beyond with her support for the NHS and social care. Paige helped to produce in excess of 1,000 visors and masks for professionals working throughout the pandemic, showing selfless commitment despite her own complex disability.
- The Student/Learner Dignity Champion Award went to Millie Bennett from Stafford who championed dignity throughout her BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care study and work experience at Stafford College.
- The Strategic leadership award went to Emily Jones from Bluebird Care in Stafford for her hard work and determination in becoming a registered manager; ensuring that she shows great initiative and passion towards dignity in everything that she does.
Thanking the winners, Dr Johnny McMahon, Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Wellbeing at Staffordshire County Council said: “Once again it was great to see such a broad range of carers and roles, from those working in large carer organisations to those in specialist care settings and especially all those informal carers looking after family members and relatives.
“Unfortunately we weren’t able to get together for a physical event because of the Covid-19 restrictions but the virtual ceremony I felt captured the wealth of amazing care going on across the county.
“I was particularly touched by the individual stories and the commitment that people make to their families and to their clients. I would like to thank all our carers and care providers. They should be very proud of their awards and achievements.”
People can watch the virtual Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards ceremony by clicking here.
Joining the online proceedings and announcing some of the winners was television star Sir Tony Robinson. Tony said: “As an ambassador for Age UK and Alzheimer’s society, dignity In care is very important and I was honoured to have been asked to present the awards”.
