Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards 2026
Over 200 carers from across Staffordshire have been honoured at a major celebration.
Now in its twelfth year, the Dignity in Care Awards, held by Staffordshire County Council, recognises the importance of people working in or delivering care and highlights the opportunities available to everyone working in the adult social care sector.
Carers working in paid and unpaid roles across the care sector were joined by family and friends to celebrate the winners of nine categories, recognising those who put dignity and respect at the heart of everything they do.
Martin Rogerson, Cabinet Member for Health and Care at Staffordshire County Council, said:
“I am truly inspired by the people I’ve met at the awards. Their kindness, patience and innovation to help care and empower some of the most vulnerable people in our society is amazing, and this event recognizes the truly invaluable work they do. Congratulations everyone!
“But the event is about more than celebrating excellence. It also shines a light on the huge variety of roles and opportunities across social care, from supporting people on the front line to management and specialist careers. I hope the inspiring stories of our award winners encourage more people to consider a rewarding career in care.”
Anyone interested in finding out more about working in adult social care can go to the Staffordshire Social Care Academy website.
Full list of winners and those highly commended
- Newcomer to Care Dignity Champion
- Winner, Joseph Birkin from Independence at Home
- Highly commended, Robert Dale from Hawthorn House in Lichfield
- Long Service Dignity Champion
- Winner, Hema Mungroo from Havenly Adult Day Care Centre
- Highly commended, Janet Beech from Trentham House Care Home
- Unpaid Carer Dignity Champion
- Winner, Karen Hurmson
- Highly commended, Sarah Kaul
- Palliative Care / End of Life Care Dignity Champion
- Winner, Danielle Pearce from Home Instead Cannock and Burntwood
- Highly commended, Amy Clowes from Bradwell Hall Nursing Home
- Care Home Dignity Champion
- Winner, Philippa Turnock from Hawthorn House in Lichfield
- Highly commended, Alex Andrei from Abbeywell Court Nursing Home
- Care Team Dignity Champion
- Winner, Saltbank Court in Stafford by Voyage Care
- Highly commended, Woodview Care Home in Bradwell, Newcastle- under-Lyme
- Community Service Dignity Champion
- Winner, Jonathon Veitch from Home Instead in Cannock and Burntwood
- Highly commended, PSS Shared Lives
- Registered Manager Dignity Champion
- Winner, Tinga Umera from Nexus Care Services
- Highly commended, Tiegan Norris from Visiting Angels in Cannock
- Clinical Role Dignity Champion
- Winner, Amy Jones from Independence at Home
- Highly commended, Caroline Morris from Bradwell Hall Nursing Home
The awards evening was hosted by BBC Midlands Today presenter Rebecca Harper and took place at the County Showground in Stafford on Thursday 24 September. Awards were presented by special guests including Jan Burns MBE, CEO of The National Dignity Council, Suzanne Petrie from Skills for Care, Dr. Richard Harling, Director for Health and Care at Staffordshire County Council and cabinet member for health and care, Martin Rogerson.
The awards were sponsored by Medequip and OM Interactive.
