Northern Enterprise Awards 2020

8 | Northern Enterprise Awards 2020 of the business, giving them the chance to upskill their knowledge and give them a better opportunity to gain a career in the industry. Millions of people rely on care and support every day, and if the pandemic has taught us anything it’s that companies such as Westwood Care and Support Services are vital to adults, children and families in what has been a very difficult period. Their commitment and passion for improving people’s life is inspiring and the prestigious accolade SME News has bestowed upon them is very much deserved. Company: Westwood Care and Support Services Website: westwoodcaregroup.com When it comes to care, it’s important to create a person centric approach and an environment that is safe and secure. At Westwood Care and Support Services, the team have proven exceptional at providing tailored home and residential care services to adults and children across Hull and East Yorkshire. We took a closer look to see how they managed to achieve their award-winning success. In 2011, Westwood Care and Support Services was created by Managing Director, Lindsey Bratton, whose vision was to help improve people’s lives through quality care and support services. The company offer a range of tailored home services ranging from food preparation, medication administration, personal care and much more. Westwood Care and Support Services also offer residential care services through their remarkable care homes Dales House, Langdale House and Fossdale House. All three homes provide specialist equipment and residents are given tailored activities to help promote a happy environment and an enjoyable stay. What makes Westwood Care and Support Services a true leader in its field is the completely person-centred approach it takes with its service users, with each person receiving consistent care and a dedicated team of staff so that high levels of quality are maintained. The company has a team of home-grown Yorkshire employees all of which are passionate to deliver high quality care and a friendly and considerate approach. Westwood Care and Support Services present a variety of courses to its team members to ensure that they are comfortable and confident within their role, and training courses vary from duty of care, privacy and dignity, infection protection and control, and many more. This year the care sector has been hit dramatically by Covid-19 and Westwood Care and Support Services has had to adapt quickly to numerous new policies and guidelines, as well as the need to recruit new staff in order to cope with the influx of people requiring a carer. Having worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, the company has continued to maintain its services and high standards and truly deserve their recent accolade in this year’s Northern Enterprise Awards. Best Home /Residential Care & Training Services Provider - East Yorkshire Nov20159 Moving forward Westwood Care and Support Services will continue to drive the business forward with exciting plans to expand their services by offering training to people outside “We have been incredibly proud of our team this year; they have worked so hard during the pandemic often facing the virus head on”.