Oakleaf Care - Winners of the National Care Awards "Care Entrepreneur 2009"

Oakleaf Care are delighted to announce that Chief Executive Ian Mosley won the National Care Award "Care Entrepreneur 2009".  The award was presented at the Gala Ball on Saturday 28th November 2009  at the prestigious Hilton Metropole Hotel in London.  The evening began with a champagne reception and the ceremony was hosted by well known comedien Ruby Wax.

 

Oakleaf Care were also nominated as finalists for the "Care Activities Co-ordinator 2009" award and are proud to announce that Dan Gordon, Deputy General Manager was awarded a 'special recognition' certificate as runner up in this category.

  

 

 

 

 

Oakleaf Care - Winners of the National Care Award "Care Team 2008

The National Care Awards Ceremony held on 29th November 2008 at the London Hilton Metropole Hotel. Approximately 1000 guests from all levels of the long term care sector gathered for a Gala Dinner to celebrate the 2008 National Care Awards.

Hosted by one of the best-known faces on British television, speaker and presenter, Tony Robinson, the evening kicked off with a marvellous champagne reception and was followed with a sumptuous three-course meal and music entertainment. Then the much anticipated awards were presented, and winners announced.

Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Ltd was established in 2005 and provide specialist acquired brain injury rehabilitation to adult males with a brain injury. The team’s dedication and passion for what they do was acknowledged in nomination and celebrated by winning the ‘Team of the Year 2008’ Award.

Ian Mosley, Chief Executive stated …”it is an award that the team wholly deserve, I am very proud of them all, it is a fantastic accolade to be recognised nationally’.
 

Oakleaf Care - Winners of the National Care Award "Care Team 2008




Ian Mosley, Chief Executive and Kathy Swannell, General Manager of Oakleaf Care collecting their ‘Team of the Year 2008’ Award, presented by Actor and TV Personality, Tony Robinson. 
 

 

   

Healthy Heartbeat Award Winners 2009

In April 2009 Oakleaf Care were once again awarded the Northamptonshire Heartbeat Award – ‘a nationally recognised award given to caterers who show continued commitment to customers by providing healthier food choices in a healthier environment’.

Oakleaf Care are committed to ensuring all residents are afforded a healthy, well balanced diet and continue to demonstrate this by regularly reviewing menus to include new and exciting healthy eating options.

 

 

 

Members of the NHS ‘Cleaner Hospital’s Initiative

 Oakleaf Care are extremely proud to announce that given their commitment in reducing healthcare associated infections they have been awarded membership from the Department of Health into the Essential Steps to Safe, Clean Care, which is aimed at monitoring improvement.

Oakleaf Care are committed to reducing healthcare associated infections and in providing a safe and reliable service to all residents.

For further information about the ‘Essential Steps Programme’ please contact Julie Mallard on 01604 864466 or email julie.mallard@oakleafcare.com

  

 

 

Oakleaf Resident Wins Local Village "Challenge Cup"

 

Mark Wright, a resident at Oakleaf Care was the winner of "Best Collection of Vegetables" at 2009's Hartwell & District Allotment Garden Association Annual Show.  The Show began in 1953 and has been won many times by local villagers and Oakleaf Care are delighted that they have been able to join in with the local tradition.

 

 Oakleaf Care are proud to announce their success in winning 'Care Team 2009' in the Great East Midlands Care Awards.  Oakleaf attended the Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday 17th October 2009 which was held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham and hosted by BBC1's Des Coleman.

  

 

 

 

Oakleaf Care - Awarded 5 Star Food Award - April 2009

Oakleaf Care have been awarded a 5 Star Food Award in relation to their healthy cooking methods, balance of fresh ingredients and menu choices.  Oakleaf Care were congratulated on their ability to offer a wide range of traditional and european dishes which cater for all tastes in addition to their commitment to suppling fresh produce which is sourced locally wherever possible.

  

 

 

 

Oakleaf Care Providing Placements to Police Students

 

In collaboration with the Northamptonshire Police Force Oakleaf Care are delighted to be working with student police officers within the County.  Placements began in July 2009 at Hilltop House and are designed to give newly appointed Police Officers a 'hands on' experience of working with residents in a care setting.   The aim is for Police Students to begin there duties as Police Officers with a little knowledge of working with a vulnerable client group and the complexities of their needs.  

 

 

 

Oakleaf Care Awarded 4 Star 'Scores on Doors'

 In association with Northants Food Safety Council Oakleaf Care were inspected in July 2009 and awarded 4 Stars under the Scores on Doors iniative, which is catergorised as "high standard of compliance with food safey legislation.  Robust food safety management".