Finalists in the Great British Care Awards 2021

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Key Takeaways

Homecare manager award recognition

Mairead Liston was named a finalist for her expertise in managing complex homecare services and her role in securing Cavendish Homecare’s “Outstanding” in Care CQC rating.

Dignity in care excellence

Maggie Candy was recognised for her dedication to patient independence and dignity, drawing on her experience as a John’s Campaign Ambassador to lead holistic, person-centred care.

Specialist housing and mental health care

Cathrina Hally was a finalist for the Housing with Care Award, highlighting her dual expertise as a registered and mental health nurse supporting vulnerable clients in supported housing schemes.

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Cavendish Homecare was proud to have 3 Nurse Managers as finalists at the Great British Care Awards.

The Homecare Manager Award finalist – Mairead Liston

This award was set to recognise a registered homecare manager who demonstrated a high level of expertise. Mairead was nominated for showing exceptional skills in managing the complex business of running a homecare service and for displaying a strong vision for developing person-centered care. She consistently supported staff to meet the ever-changing needs of service users.

Mairead is a registered nurse and midwife. For the past fourty years, she has led both hospital and home-based care services in London, spanning both the NHS and the private sector. Cavendish Homecare maintains an enviable reputation, and thanks to Mairead’s hard work and ethos, the organisation achieved an “Outstanding” in Care rating in care from the Care Quality Commission.

The Dignity in Care Award finalist – Maggie Candy

This award was presented to an individual who could demonstrate the significance of maximising client independence and choice while respecting and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Maggie was recognised for her invaluable experience in dementia and elderly care, as well as her role as a John’s Campaign Ambassador.

As a Registered Nurse with a significant background in care home management, Maggie ensured the clinical care provided to clients at Cavendish Homecare was always holistic and truly person-centered. She was also highlighted for her work promoting ideas with both Project ECHO and Care Talk’s “Movement for Improvement” initiative.

Housing with Care Award finalist – Cathrina Hally

This award recognised an individual or a team providing person-centered services to vulnerable people living in supported housing schemes. Cathrina was nominated for her extensive career as a registered mental health nurse, which has spanned clinical and managerial roles across the NHS, local authorities, and the private sector.

During the nomination period, Cathrina supported all mental health clients and several complex CCG cases while simultaneously maintaining her clinical practice.