Alexander House wins Dementia Carer at National Great British Care Award 2017!

The Great British Grand National Final was held on the 31st March at the ICC Birmingham. Nicolas James Care Homes Ltd were lucky to have 2 finalists at this event Walmer Care Centre’s Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Collette Eldridge who was up for the Putting People First Personalisation award and Alexander House Manager Natalie Lamoon who was a finalist in the Dementia Carer Category.

We are proud to announce that Natalie won the National Great British Care Dementia Carer Award 2017. The award which was sponsored and judged by the Alzheimer’s society was a tough category which included 8 other finalists.

This is what the head judge from the Alzheimer’s Society had to say about Natalie and why she won- Natalie has been given this award for demonstrating excellence in her role. She is clearly passionate, knowledgeable and forward thinking. She goes the extra mile and has an ingrained attitude towards care. She is a Carer, Fundraiser and a great example to her profession. Well done Natalie!

Natalie herself has said “I began my career as a HCA working with individuals living with Dementia and fell in love with the role. I feel passionately about Dementia itself and the individuals it affects” On winning her award Natalie has summed up the experience by saying “when I won the first award at the Kent Care Awards back in October 2016 I never imagined that I would go on to win the Great British Care Awards Dementia Carer National Winner 2017. I am extremely overwhelmed and honoured to have been given the Dementia Carer award as I am passionate about ensuring that those affected by Dementia have the best person centred care and treated with dignity”

The evening’s special guest was Martin Kemp who gave an impassioned speech about the celebrating the dedicated work of the individuals in the Health and Social Care Sector. The whole gala evening was a true celebration of celebrating the industry and those who work tirelessly to set high standards on a daily basis.

We are extremely proud as a company and of Natalie and Collette to have had 2 National Finalists at such a prestigious event.