Harrier House Celebrates Huge Success as Nottingham Leg Host for the Great British Care Cycle Relay

Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall proudly marked a memorable milestone on Saturday 14th June, hosting the Nottingham stage of the Great British Care Cycle Relay 2025—a day filled with joy, energy, and heartfelt community spirit.

Organised by Championing Social Care, the national relay brought together care workers, residents, families, and the local Hucknall community to celebrate the vital work of the social care sector and promote health, connection, and pride in care. Harrier House served as both the starting and finishing point for the Nottingham leg of the five-day nationwide event for Care Home Open Week.

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Great British Care Cycle Relay
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Harrier House Care Home Gears Up for The Great Care Cycle Relay on Saturday 14th June!

Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall to Host Nottingham Leg of the Great British Care
Cycle Relay


Harrier House Care Home is gearing up to play a central role in the Great British Care Cycle
Relay 2025, proudly hosting both the starting and finishing point of the Nottingham leg on
Saturday 14th June.


Organised by Championing Social Care, this national event brings together care teams,
residents, families, and local communities to celebrate and raise awareness of the social care
sector through a unique and spirited cycling relay. The initiative highlights the importance of
care homes at the heart of communities and promotes healthier lifestyles and stronger
connections across the UK.

The Great British Care Cycle Rally
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Bowood Court Triumphs at Prestigious Care Home Awards with National Win for Food & Nutrition

Bowood Court Care Home has been named Best for Food, Dining and Nutrition at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, held last Friday in London. The award recognises Bowood Court’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, nutritious, and inclusive dining experiences for its residents.

This national win marks another proud moment for the Redditch-based home following an impressive 2024, during which Bowood was praised for its expert approach to Level 4 dysphagia-friendly meals and its strong entry in the Creed Care Chef of the Year awards.

Bowood Court
Best for food, dining and nutrition
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The Old Vicarage Care Home Wins National Award for Outstanding Communal Spaces

The Old Vicarage Care Home has been awarded Best for Indoor or Outdoor Communal Space at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, in recognition of their transformative work creating vibrant, engaging environments for residents to enjoy.

The award follows the home’s standout 2024 community project: the design and construction of a brand-new pub and beer garden, now affectionately known as The Clay-Cross Keys. Named by the residents themselves, the pub has quickly become the heart of social life at The Old Vicarage—hosting everything from quiz nights and birthday parties to live music and Sunday roasts.

The Old Vicarage 
Best for Indoor or Outdoor Space
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Harrier House Honoured for Care Management Excellence at Glittering Gala

Harrier House Care Home was proudly awarded “Best for Care Management” during the glamorous Adept Awards in Excellence gala evening at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester.

Held on 7th May 2025, the evening celebrated the very best in social care, with a red-carpet welcome, fine dining, and moving tributes to teams who embody dedication and heart.

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The Old Vicarage Wins Gold at Adept Awards for Dementia Care

It was a golden night for The Old Vicarage Care Home, Clay Cross at the Adept Awards in Excellence, hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, where the team walked away with two major awards: “Best for Specialist Care (Dementia)” and the coveted Gold Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Group.

Held on 7th May 2025, the event dazzled with live music, celebration, and emotional tributes to the best in care—making The Old Vicarage’s double win even more special.

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Moat House Honoured for Outstanding Specialist Care at Awards Gala

It was an evening of elegance, emotion, and heartfelt celebration at the Adept Awards in Excellence Gala, held on 7th May at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester—and Moat House Care Home in Burbage was centre stage, proudly receiving the award for “Best for Specialist Care – End of Life.”

The glittering black-tie event brought together care professionals from across the region to celebrate the very best in the sector. Surrounded by peers, live entertainment, and a beautifully curated dinner, the Moat House team stood tall as their dedication to compassionate care was recognised on a grand stage.

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Douglas Court Celebrates Team Spirit with Award for Commitment & Retention

The stars were shining both inside and outside the Hilton Hotel in Leicester as Douglas Court Care Home took home the “Best for Team Commitment & Retention” award at the Adept Awards in Excellence.

The glitzy gala, held on 7th May, celebrated care heroes who make a difference every single day. The evening, filled with glamour, live entertainment, and heartfelt celebration, honoured outstanding contributions in care—shining a spotlight on the individuals and teams who make a difference every day. Douglas Court was recognised for its outstanding team culture, development, and dedication.

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Kiwi House Shines at Adept Awards Gala with Win for Best Wellbeing

Under the sparkling lights of the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston proudly took home the coveted “Best for Wellbeing” award at the Adept Awards in Excellence on Wednesday 7th May 2025.

The evening, filled with glamour, live entertainment, and heartfelt celebration, honoured outstanding contributions in care—shining a spotlight on the individuals and teams who make a difference every day.

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Chetwynd House Care Home Celebrated for Championing Community Inclusion

Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell has been honoured with the “Best for Community Inclusion” award at the Adept Awards in Excellence, held at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester on 7th May. The award recognises the home’s outstanding commitment to building strong, lasting connections with the local Chilwell community.

Voted for by the public, the award reflects Chetwynd House’s belief that care homes should be vibrant hubs of community life. From intergenerational partnerships with local schools and nurseries to charity events, open-house days, and creative collaborations, Chetwynd House has made it a mission to welcome the wider community into the lives of its residents.

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