Swallowcourt Wins Dementia Carer Award at Regional Care Finals

Cornwall care provider Swallowcourt has been recognised for its work in dementia care after winning the Dementia Carer Award at the Great British Care Awards South West finals in Bristol.

Celebrating Excellence in Dementia Care

The Great British Care Awards have been running for 17 years and are held across the UK to highlight outstanding work in the care sector. The Dementia Carer Award celebrates those who show the specialist skills needed to deliver sensitive and effective support for older people living with dementia.

Swallowcourt’s Managing Director, Kim Panhurst, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received the Dementia Carer Award as recognition of the quality of dementia care in our homes. Our holistic approach has led to a better understanding of the triggers and risks factors and more importantly the provision of a better standard of living for those we care for.”

Why Swallowcourt Stood Out

According to the release, the judging panel recognised Swallowcourt’s strong understanding of dementia and focus on person centred care. Management and staff have reviewed policies, aligned procedures, increased training and developed new nationally recognised techniques.

The judges said the team had shown an impressive commitment to empowering staff. They highlighted the use of “train the trainer” programmes and embedding best practice, which they said helped create a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Cornwall’s Largest Private Care Provider

Swallowcourt is the largest private care provider in Cornwall, employing more than 400 people across six residential homes. The group has been established for over 40 years.

📷Pictured collecting the award are Beth Eddy, Clinical Lead, and Sarah Tonkin, Specialist, from the Ponsandane home in Penzance.