THERE were celebrations all round last Thursday (October 12) as the Hereford Times held its annual Health & Social Care Awards.

From mental health to palliative or end of life care, all sectors of the industry were showcased at Hereford Racecourse,  with the awards held in partnership with the University of Worcester and Altogether Care. 

Hereford Men's Mental Health Group picked up two awards on the night - the Mental Health Award and the Outstanding Contribution to Health and Social Care in Herefordshire.

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Holmer Court Care Home was also celebrating, with Richard Jones winning the Care Home Worker Award, and Rebecca Webber James, the Dementia Care Award respectively. 

Ms Webber James was on holiday in Tunisia at the time and heard the news via a video link.

Technology was also used for Helen Gordon to hear that she had won the Care Hero Award. The Altogether Care employee was working on the night of the ceremony.  

Below are some of the pictures from the night.

Hereford Times: Staff at Holmer Court Care Home celebrate picking up two awardsStaff at Holmer Court Care Home celebrate picking up two awards (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: James Bradford, James Cotterell, Claire Fry, Nigel Denny and Shaun Lock from Ashberry Health CareFrom left: James Bradford, James Cotterell, Claire Fry, Nigel Denny and Shaun Lock from Ashberry Health Care (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Meg Hadley and Sean Hendry-Galbraith from Allpay, one of the event sponsorsMeg Hadley and Sean Hendry-Galbraith from Allpay, one of the event sponsors (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: Neil Gardner, Tom Bates, Jayme Bacon and Alan Anderson from TPG Disable AidsFrom left: Neil Gardner, Tom Bates, Jayme Bacon and Alan Anderson from TPG Disable Aids (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: Les Shepherd, Rob Francis, Kasia Dykes, Joanne Gardiner, Sophie Ball and Anthony Davies from Bayley Brothers Funeral DirectorsFrom left: Les Shepherd, Rob Francis, Kasia Dykes, Joanne Gardiner, Sophie Ball and Anthony Davies from Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: Nani Moyo, Karon Hilsden, Christine Adams, Joan Worswick, Nicola Oldham and Anne Marie-Duggan from Broomy Hill Nursing HomeFrom left: Nani Moyo, Karon Hilsden, Christine Adams, Joan Worswick, Nicola Oldham and Anne Marie-Duggan from Broomy Hill Nursing Home (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: Sally Johnson, Julie Williams and Sandra Parry from Wye Valley NHS Trust's Specialist Palliative TeamFrom left: Sally Johnson, Julie Williams and Sandra Parry from Wye Valley NHS Trust's Specialist Palliative Team (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Representatives from Rotherwood HeathcareRepresentatives from Rotherwood Heathcare (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Representatives from Ashberry Health CareRepresentatives from Ashberry Health Care (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Staff members from Katherine Harriet Bespoke Care HomeStaff members from Katherine Harriet Bespoke Care Home (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Ange Tyler and Marie Watkin from ELY Memorial FundAnge Tyler and Marie Watkin from ELY Memorial Fund (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: Cornel Watson, Sophie Reeves and Sue Troelsen from Joghide Home CareFrom left: Cornel Watson, Sophie Reeves and Sue Troelsen from Joghide Home Care (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: From left: Simon McAuley, Tracey Waters, Laura Cooper and Richard Baker from Elgar CareFrom left: Simon McAuley, Tracey Waters, Laura Cooper and Richard Baker from Elgar Care (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Representatives from All Together Care at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023Representatives from All Together Care at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023 (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Representing Herefordshire General Practice Taurus Healthcare are, from left: Jill Jones, Melanie Burke, Jan Bailey and Lynda MathiasRepresenting Herefordshire General Practice Taurus Healthcare are, from left: Jill Jones, Melanie Burke, Jan Bailey and Lynda Mathias (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Verity Williams and Karen Reece, from St Michael's Hospice at Home HubVerity Williams and Karen Reece, from St Michael's Hospice at Home Hub (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Representatives from Broomy Hill Nursing Home at their seatsRepresentatives from Broomy Hill Nursing Home at their seats (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Liz Davies-Ward, head of the School of Allied Heath and Community at the University of WorcesterLiz Davies-Ward, head of the School of Allied Heath and Community at the University of Worcester (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Jane Ives, managing director at Wye Valley HS Trust, speaking at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023Jane Ives, managing director at Wye Valley HS Trust, speaking at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023 (Image: Rob Davies)

 

Hereford Times: Services for Independent Living receive the Health Care Employer Award at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care AwardsServices for Independent Living receive the Health Care Employer Award at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Cantilupe & Hampton Dene Surgeries won the GP Practice of the Year Award at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care AwardsCantilupe & Hampton Dene Surgeries won the GP Practice of the Year Award at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Hilary Havard (left) receives her Adolescent and Child Health Care Award from Ange Tyler, of ELY Memorial FundHilary Havard (left) receives her Adolescent and Child Health Care Award from Ange Tyler, of ELY Memorial Fund (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Lucy Flanagan, director of nursing at Wye Valley NHS Trust, presents Lyndale Residential Home with the Health Care Team AwardLucy Flanagan, director of nursing at Wye Valley NHS Trust, presents Lyndale Residential Home with the Health Care Team Award (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Maddy Phillips (left) is presented with the Care Trainer Award at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023Maddy Phillips (left) is presented with the Care Trainer Award at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023 (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: There was a huge cheer as Richard Jones, of Holmer Court Care Home, was accounced the winner of the Care Home Worker Award There was a huge cheer as Richard Jones, of Holmer Court Care Home, was accounced the winner of the Care Home Worker Award (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Cornel Watson, of Joghide Care Home, receives the Domiciliary Care Worker Award from Richard Claridge, chairman of Rotherwood HealthcareCornel Watson, of Joghide Care Home, receives the Domiciliary Care Worker Award from Richard Claridge, chairman of Rotherwood Healthcare (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Rebecca Webber James, of Holmer Court Care Home, who won the Dementia Carer Award, heard the news via video link. Rebecca Webber James, of Holmer Court Care Home, who won the Dementia Carer Award, heard the news via video link. (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Dora Cunanan, of Kington Court Nursing Home, receives the Good Nurse Award from Eva Lewis, lead nurse at The Wye Clinic HerefordDora Cunanan, of Kington Court Nursing Home, receives the Good Nurse Award from Eva Lewis, lead nurse at The Wye Clinic Hereford (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Verity Williams (left) and Karen Rees (right) from St Michael's Hospice at Home Hub receive the Palliative or End of Life Care Award from Lynda Mathias, associate director, nursing and quality, at Herefordshire General Practice Taurus HealthcareVerity Williams (left) and Karen Rees (right) from St Michael's Hospice at Home Hub receive the Palliative or End of Life Care Award from Lynda Mathias, associate director, nursing and quality, at Herefordshire General Practice Taurus Healthcare (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Colleagues of Helen Gordon with the Care Hero Award certificate that she won. Ms Gordon, of Altogether Care, was working on the night of the ceremony.Colleagues of Helen Gordon with the Care Hero Award certificate that she won. Ms Gordon, of Altogether Care, was working on the night of the ceremony. (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Euan McPherson (left) and Chris Reynolds (right) of Hereford Men's Mental Health Group, receive the outstanding contribution award from Liz Davies-Ward, from the University of WorcesterEuan McPherson (left) and Chris Reynolds (right) of Hereford Men's Mental Health Group, receive the outstanding contribution award from Liz Davies-Ward, from the University of Worcester (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: The winners of the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023The winners of the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023 (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Euan McPherson and Chris Reynolds, of Hereford Men's Mental Health Group, with their two awardsEuan McPherson and Chris Reynolds, of Hereford Men's Mental Health Group, with their two awards (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Lyndale Residential Home celebrate winning the Health Care Team Award Lyndale Residential Home celebrate winning the Health Care Team Award (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Richard and Evelyn Jones, of Holmer Court Care Home, with Mr Jones' Care Home Worker Award. Mrs Jones, who was also nominated, is his wife.Richard and Evelyn Jones, of Holmer Court Care Home, with Mr Jones' Care Home Worker Award. Mrs Jones, who was also nominated, is his wife. (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Nigel Denny, chief executive officer of Ashberry Healthcare, addressed the audience at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards 2023Nigel Denny, chief executive officer of Ashberry Healthcare, addressed the audience at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards 2023 (Image: Rob Davies)

Hereford Times: Nigel Denny, chief executive officer of Ashberry Healthcare, presents the Mental Health Award to Euan McPherson and Chris Reynolds of the Men's Mental Health GroupNigel Denny, chief executive officer of Ashberry Healthcare, presents the Mental Health Award to Euan McPherson and Chris Reynolds of the Men's Mental Health Group (Image: Rob Davies)