Beechtree wins Home Care Business of The Year award

Beechtree Totalcare were lauded as ‘Home Care Business of The Year’ at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London on Saturday (6 June). The ceremony was put on by Ceretas, formerly known as the British Association of Domiciliary Care (BADCO), the Professional Association dedicated to individuals working in Home Care.

Sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland, the Ceretas National Home Care Awards are regarded as the premier event for the industry. With the aim of promoting best practice within home care, the awards pay tribute to individuals and companies who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work. Now in its fourth year, the 2009 awards were hosted by comedian Ruby Wax.

Beechtree has been helping private and social care clients remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes since 1991. The company delivers care to the elderly and adults with disabilities in Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Westgate, Birchington, Cliftonville, St Nicholas and throughout Thanet.

With particular expertise in and understanding of Alzheimers, Beechtree helps those living with dementia and provides support to their families. This specialism is spearheaded by Mary Becket, Beechtree’s Registered Manager and Director. An Alzheimer’s Society Accredited trainer, Mary has shared her knowledge with not only Beechtree support staff but also other professionals in the care sector. (See www.alzheimers.org.uk for more info.)

A delighted Mary Becket said at the awards ceremony, “We know what a great job the Beechtree team does but it's wonderful to get independent validation. Getting into the final really boosted everyone's spirits. The feel-good factor of actually winning a national award is fantastic. Our carers should feel justly proud and our clients will feel that bit more special.”

June 2009