10 December 2024
Our enhanced health in care homes service has been awarded Highly Commended at the 2024 Yorkshire and Humberside Great British Care Awards.
Established as part of the NHS Long-Term Plan and in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the service improves the health and wellbeing of Tees Valley care home residents and those who care for them.
The team created a framework of care to support the enhanced health in care homes service to place the individual at the centre of all they do, making sure care is delivered timely, efficiently and is responsive.
Working in partnership with primary care colleagues, the team regularly review and assess people’s needs, triaging and signposting to take care of physical, social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing, undertaking medication reviews, screening programmes and support safe and effective admissions and discharges within acute Trusts.
The service also supports carers in the care they deliver, training or education and targeted interventions to help them become empowered and feel confident in recognising signs of deterioration for the people they care for.
“The adult learning disability physical health team is a newly established service in Durham Tees Valley, and the team supports the enhanced health in care homes framework,” said Susan Eastick, service manager.
“Staff have taken a lead role in supporting the primary care networks (PCN) with the delivery of this framework. Their dedication, commitment and holistic approach has been exceptional.
“They have developed outstanding relationships with the PCNs and care providers which has been essential in ensuring the success of the framework.
“Huge congratulations to them all, very well-deserved nominations.”
The judging panel said: “The enhancing physical care team has shown immense dedication, care, and compassion in their work.
“Their commitment to providing the highest level of physical care ensures that everyone receives personalised attention, promoting wellbeing and comfort.
“Their passion for improving lives is evident in every aspect of their approach.”
The service was nominated in the Social Care Nurse Award category and was also a finalist in the Social Care Co-Production Award.
