Juliet scoops national dementia carer award
PAYS TRIBUTE TO HER TEAM AT CITY CARE HOME FOR HONOUR
A CITY care home manager praised for her “profound empathy” has been named top Dementia Carer at the National Great British Care Awards.
Juliet McNeilly, who works at Devonshire Court, in Leicester, was presented with the honour at an awards ceremony in Birmingham.
The awards pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work in the care sector.
All finalists at the event went through after winning in their respective categories in the regional finals.
The judges said: “Nothing surpasses Juliet’s commitment to ensuring every resident experiences their best day, every day.
“With profound empathy, she immerses herself in their dementia journey, offering unwavering support to guide them to
safety. We need to bottle Juliet’s secret sauce and share it across the sector!” Juliet, home manager at Devonshire Court, said: “I’m thrilled to receive the Dementia Carer award on behalf of my whole team.
“I feel privileged to come to work each day to support our residents to live well, fulfil their dreams and make new memories, and work alongside passionate, kind and caring team members.
“The care sector is constantly evolving and we strive not just to meet our residents’ needs, but to exceed their expectations by enriching their lives through various activities and events.”
Julie added: “This could be an activity in our Kindness Suite, more access to safe outdoor spaces to enjoy nature, or feel-good dance sessions to help people have fun and keep moving.”.
Devonshire Court is part of RMBI Care Co.
RMBI Care Co. received a total of seven nominations in 2024’s Great British Care Awards, one for each entry they submitted.
We need to bottle Juliet’s secret sauce and share it across the sector!
Care Awards judges