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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bowood Court Care Home brought home a flavourful victory at the dazzling Adept Awards in Excellence, held at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, winning “Best for Food and Dining” to the cheers of the community and their peers.
The glamorous evening on 7th May featured dinner, entertainment, and an inspiring awards presentation, celebrating those who go above and beyond in care.
Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall is buzzing with laughter, love, and little footsteps thanks to its heartwarming Mums & Tots mornings – a frequent event that’s fast becoming a favourite for residents, families, and local children alike.
There was excitement in the air at Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell as residents received a very special visitor – Nottingham Forest’s Under 21s goalkeeper, Keehan Willows!
A proud moment for the home’s many lifelong Forest fans, the visit brought back a flood of cherished memories and sparked lively football discussions. Keehan was warmly welcomed by residents and team members alike, who were thrilled to chat with him about the team’s legacy, their favourite match-day memories, and hopes for the club’s future.
For the love of fun and sustainability, residents at Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch have turned their garden into a golfer’s paradise—by creating their very own mini golf course entirely from upcycled items!
With sustainability at the heart of the home’s 2025 mission, this imaginative project has brought green thinking and good times together in perfect harmony. Led by Mark, the home’s ever-handy maintenance man and now honorary course designer, the project was driven by the ideas and creativity of the residents themselves.
Residents at Moat House Care Home in Burbage are on puppy watch this week as they eagerly await the arrival of Jess’s litter – a golden retriever chosen by Guide Dogs UK to be a breeding dog due to her excellent genetics and temperament.
Jess, who was raised in Edinburgh as a puppy, returned to the National Breeding Centre in Leamington before being placed with a loving foster family in February 2024. Now, after being mated with another golden retriever named Zorba, she is expecting around 7–8 puppies, due any day now.
The Moat House community has been playing its part in preparing for Jess’s big day by collecting and saving their daily newspapers – a practical and thoughtful gesture to help create a clean and comfortable environment for the pups’ arrival.
“We’re all so excited to welcome the puppies,” said one resident. “Saving the newspapers has given us something to look forward to each morning – we’re doing our bit to support Jess!”
The puppies will be born at home and stay with Jess and her foster family for their first seven weeks. After that, they will return to the Guide Dogs Breeding Centre before being matched with a puppy raiser for 12 months of socialisation and training. Many will go on to become life-changing guide dogs, and some may even follow in Jess’s pawsteps as future breeding dogs.
The team at Moat House, alongside Jess’s foster family, are proud to be part of such an inspiring journey that will ultimately help transform lives through greater independence and companionship.
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