Awards & Recognition
Great homecare is built from everyday moments. The little morning routines, hearty meals, a friendly chat, medicines taken on time. The badges below show that independent experts have examined how we make those moments work: the quality of our training, the way we include and support our people, and the results families feel.
Some recognitions are based on verified reviews from clients and relatives; others measure workforce standards, dementia awareness, inclusive policies and sector leadership. Together they signal one thing: you can expect well-prepared carers, thoughtful communication, and consistent, safe care that protects dignity and independence at home.
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Top 20 Home Care Group (2021-2025)
What it is: homecare.co.uk’s annual awards recognise the UK’s top-rated home care groups based on verified reviews from people who use services, their families and friends, with criteria and minimum review volumes set each year. We’ve been named a winner for four consecutive years.
Why it matters: Because this recognition comes directly from independent reviews, it’s a strong signal of real-world satisfaction with our care, communication and value for money.
Princess Royal Training Awards (2021, 2024 & 2025)
What it is: The Princess Royal Training Awards, run by the City & Guilds Foundation, honour employers that can prove their learning and development has delivered measurable impact for people and the organisation. It’s the only training award with Royal recognition.
Why it matters: For clients and families, this signals that our Caregivers’ training isn’t a tick-box. It’s assessed against robust, outcomes-focused standards. Better training means more confident teams, higher consistency and safer care at home.
Skills for Care (workforce standards & development)
What it is: Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England, providing standards, tools and programmes to help employers recruit, develop and retain a skilled, well-led workforce.
Why it matters: Aligning our learning and supervision with Skills for Care guidance helps ensure our teams have the right skills and support. For clients, this translates into safer practice, better continuity and more positive outcomes at home.
Homecare Association Member
What it is: The Homecare Association is the UK membership body for homecare providers, representing over 2,000 organisations and focusing on workforce, quality, regulation, funding and public understanding.
Why it matters: Membership connects us to sector-leading guidance, policy updates and good practice. This helps us improve services and speak up nationally for better, fairer homecare in our communities.
HealthInvestor Awards – 2025 Finalist
What it is: The HealthInvestor Awards celebrate excellence across the UK health and social care sector, bringing together providers, investors and advisors to benchmark high standards nationwide.
What it recognises: The awards highlight outstanding performance, innovation and operational excellence. Finalists are judged by an independent panel against robust criteria that focus on quality, outcomes and sector leadership.
Why it matters: Being shortlisted places us alongside leading organisations and shows families that our service is measured against rigorous, independent benchmarks that ultimately raise the bar for quality at home.
LaingBuisson Awards – Excellence in Homecare Finalist (2025)
What it is: The LaingBuisson Awards recognise innovation and excellence across UK health and social care, celebrating organisations that improve outcomes and experience for people who rely on care and support.
What it recognises: The Excellence in Homecare category rewards outstanding delivery of personal or healthcare at home, with emphasis on innovation and/or support for people with higher-acuity needs.
Why it matters: This national recognition reassures families that we can safely support complex needs at home while keeping dignity, independence and community at the centre.
Dementia Friends
What it is: Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative that builds understanding of dementia and inspires practical actions in everyday life and work.
Why it matters: When more of our team and local partners are Dementia Friends, people living with dementia experience kinder interactions, reduced stigma and care that’s better tailored to their needs.
Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)
What it is: Disability Confident is a UK Government scheme with three levels (Committed, Employer, Leader) that helps organisations recruit, retain and develop disabled people and those with health conditions. Level 2 recognises employers that have completed a self-assessment and are actively improving inclusive practices.
Why it matters: An inclusive workplace attracts and keeps great people, including carers with lived experience of disability, which improves empathy, accessibility and the quality of support we deliver to clients.
Menopause Workplace Pledge
What it is: Led by the charity Wellbeing of Women, the Menopause Workplace Pledge asks employers to recognise menopause as a workplace issue, talk openly and support affected colleagues (often a large part of the care workforce).
Why it matters: Supportive policies help experienced team members stay and thrive through menopause. This boosts wellbeing, retention and continuity of care for our clients.
Care Show Thirty Under 30 (2025)
What it is: The Care Show Thirty Under 30 recognises emerging leaders across the UK care sector who are making a meaningful contribution early in their careers.
What it recognises:
In 2025, two members of our team were recognised: Kara Cave, Registered Manager, for strengthening governance, improving retention, and leading an Outstanding-rated service; and Sean Gilfillan, Care Coordinator, for overseeing five Extra Care schemes and improving operational consistency and inclusion.
Why it matters:
This recognition highlights the quality of leadership developing within our services. For clients and families, it provides reassurance that care is guided by capable professionals committed to stability, standards, and continuous improvement.
Solihull Non-Profit Champion (2025 Winner)
Knowle and Dorridge Memory Café
What it is:
The Solihull Non-Profit Champion award recognises organisations that make a significant contribution to the local community through social and voluntary initiatives.
What it recognises:
In 2025, the Knowle and Dorridge Memory Café was named winner. Since launching in 2024, it has grown steadily, supporting local families affected by dementia through weekly sessions, practical support, and partnership with trusted organisations.
Why it matters:
This award recognises genuine local impact. The café reduces isolation, encourages early support, and strengthens dementia awareness across Solihull, providing families with a safe and welcoming place to connect.
Rated 9.8/10 on homecare.co.uk
One of the Top 20 Home Care Groups in 2025 - homecare.co.uk