IT'S the biggest night of the year for the health and social care sector in Herefordshire.

Some amazing unsung heroes and admired organisations will be honoured at a glittering ceremony at Hereford Racecourse this evening hosted by broadcaster Brody Swain.

It will be an occasion to remember for our winners, who will receive awards for their dedication and expertise.

But every one of our finalists will also be warmly applauded for the vital contribution they make to our own wellbeing and that of our loved ones.

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There are 12 award categories:

  • The Health Care Team Award sponsored by National Star
  • The Palliative or End of Life Award sponsored by Services for Independent Living
  • The Care Hero Award sponsored by the University of Worcester
  • The Care Home Worker Award sponsored by Herefordshire Headway
  • The Health Care Employer Award sponsored by NMITE
  • The Good Nurse Award sponsored by Alina Home Care
  • The Care Trainer Award sponsored by Joghide
  • The Dementia Carer Award sponsored by Garth Care Home
  • The Mental Health Award sponsored by Altogether Care
  • GP Practice of the Year Award sponsored by Nuffield Health Hospital
  • Domiciliary Care Worker Award sponsored by Rotherwood Group
  • Oral Health Care Professional of the Year sponsored by Ashberry Healthcare Group

The Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by Ashberry Healthcare Group will be given to the winner of one of the above categories whose efforts most impressed our panel of judges.

Look out for a report of the awards evening on this site later and in the Hereford Times in print next week (September 10).