Care extraordinaire: local care provider shines at Great British Care Awards

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Kay Radford, the dedicated Head of Care for South Yorkshire’s Visiting Angels, has been celebrated for her outstanding commitment and expertise in the home care sector by securing the prestigious Registered Home Care Manager award at this year’s Regional Great British Care Awards.

After receiving a highly commendable mention at last year's awards, Kay has made a triumphant return this year, showcasing her unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional care services. Her extraordinary leadership qualities at Visiting Angels have earned her this coveted award, making her a shining example in the industry.

"I’m deeply honoured to receive this incredible award,” said Kay. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire Visiting Angels team. Our commitment to delivering person-centred care and supporting our caregivers has been at the heart of our success. We’re determined to continue raising the standards in the home care sector and ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality of care."

The Registered Home Care Manager award recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and skills in managing a home-care business, which ultimately benefits clients and their families. Kay’s visionary approach to providing person-centred care and her unwavering support for staff in adapting to the evolving needs of service users makes her a truly remarkable leader.

Visiting Angels’ ‘carer-centric’ approach sets it apart from other companies in the in-home care sector. Carers working for Visiting Angels feel valued and respected for their commitment to this important job. Through both financial rewards and opportunities for career development, Kay and the Visiting Angels team are determined to address issues surrounding the industry, which often leaves carers feeling little-to-no appreciation.

“Kay and the team's recognition at the Great British Care Awards reaffirms their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and their determination to elevate standards within the home-care sector,” said Dan Archer, UK CEO of Visiting Angels. “Kay’s attitude, her work ethic and her genuine commitment to person-centred care shine through in everything she does, and we’re so proud of all that Kay and her amazing team have achieved.”

The award was presented to Kay at an elegant black-tie ceremony held at The Armouries in Leeds. The event, which took place on Thursday 2nd November, saw industry leaders, innovators and influencers congregate to celebrate the very best in social care leadership in York and Humberside.

Notes to Editors

For more information on how Visiting Angels can support you or a loved one, visit www.visiting-angels.co.uk/southyorks or call Kay and the team on 0114 433 3000.

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Note to editors:
For more information, or to speak to Kay directly, call Alice on 07895 876745 or email alice@revpr.co.uk.

Image attached: Kay Radford with her Great British Care Award

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About Visiting Angels

In 2017, the Visiting Angels brand came to the UK under the expert leadership of Dan Archer. A franchise veteran and passionate ambassador for quality care at home, Dan launched the first UK office in October 2017. In less than 12 months, Visiting Angels Sheffield proved to be one of our most successful new franchises. Ever. Dan and his team were awarded ‘Best International Office’ at our 2018 Annual Conference in recognition of their exceptional performance and commitment to the Visiting Angels UK mission. Most care businesses, and in turn, most care franchises, will tell you that they put their clients first. And whilst we don’t disagree with the sentiment, we take a slightly different view on how to achieve it. We believe that to truly be successful in this pursuit, and to change the future of social care in the UK, we must actually put our carers at the heart of the business. For without them, there is no business. We describe this approach as "carer-centric".