Care UK has won a prestigious Health Investor Award for the second year running, being named Residential Care Provider of the Year in the Large Group category.
The provider picked up the gong at a ceremony in London on Wednesday 7 June. The Health Investor Awards honour organisations setting new quality standards in social care and clinical services, and in associated advisory, property, and financial roles.
Currently, 12 per cent of Care UK homes are rated outstanding, versus four per cent across the market as a whole. The provider has opened 57 homes since 2013 and plans to open a further 13 over the next three years. Care UK’s training and development schemes cover a range of roles within health and social care, maintenance, hospitality, business ,and customer service, and more than 700 Care UK colleagues are currently expanding their skills through apprenticeships.
Care UK chief executive Andrew Knight said: “Winning this renowned award for the second year in a row is continued recognition that our passionate and caring teams are consistently delivering a high-quality service for residents across the UK.”