Issue 185 22.05.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Recognition for gold standard best practices
OAKLAND Care has been presented to inspire others within our sector with a ‘Gold’ award at the Green to push ahead with their own World Environment Awards for its sustainability journey and help standout sustainability efforts. contribute to the collective fight The prestigious awards were against climate change. launched in 1994 by international “We can make a real positive environmental group, Green difference, and I am looking Organisation, to reward and forward to us continuing to go promote environmental best above and beyond to showcase practices around the globe. what is possible for social care.” They are also supported by the Over the last 12 months Oakland Environment Agency, the Chartered Care has continued to drive a range Furze Field Manor Care Home, in Sayers Common, proudly opened its doors in a grand Institute of Environmental Health, of inclusive and effective green celebration, marking the dawn of a new era in residential care. The unveiling of Furze Field the Chartered Institution for initiatives within its homes, with Wastes Management, and other much of these efforts bringing team Manor showcased a harmonious blend of sustainability and modern living, Attendees were independent bodies. members, residents and their loved treated to a tour of the home’s intricate details, from the stunning gardens to spacious lounges and a state-of-the-art cinema. Attendees had the pleasure of meeting Fred Dinenage, For 2024 the carbon neutral care ones together. group won ‘Gold’ in the Green This has included its Green Month renowned South Coast celebrity, who wielded the scissors for the grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. His presence added an extra touch of charm to the occasion. World Environmental Award’s in September which saw a fourhealth category in recognition of week marathon of activity such as its commitment to sustainability litter picking, beach cleans and tree and environmental practices planting. within social care. The accolade Meanwhile, across its care homes is a level up from 2023 when they the provider has driven positive CARE businesses wanting to put ensuring that this year’s event is bigger were awarded ‘Silver’. Oakland environmental changes. themselves forward for recognition and better than ever. Care’s trophy and certificate was This included transforming a have been urged to enter the Caring “Obviously, our main aim is to presented at the prestigious awards plot of land at Oakland Care’s UK Awards in partnership with Virgin recognise and honour the best in our ceremony in Groupo Ambipar, Maplewood Court care home into a Money. wonderful care sector and showcase Nova Odessa, Brazil. biodiverse, wildlife-friendly space Nominations for this year’s event are the innovation and dedication that Chief executive officer Joanne with the help of Kent Wildlife Trust open at www.caringukawards.co.uk goes on every day so please share your Balmer BEM said: “I am delighted and Low Carbon Kent. The awards, organised by Script successes and tell us about your hard we have been recognised for this It has also seen Oakland Care Events in partnership with Caring UK, work and initiatives by sending in your prestigious global sustainability certify all its existing care homes recognise excellence and achievement nominations … it’s a real privilege to title. The award win, which builds using BREEAM, the internationally in all corners of the care industry. read them.” on our success from last year, is recognised certification And with more than 20 categories A shortlist in each category will then testament to the hard work of which assesses the building’s up for grabs, there’s something to suit be drawn up, with winners chosen by everybody across Oakland Care specification, design, construction every type of care business. an expert industry panel. who are committed to ensuring a and use for its impact on the Event director Dominic Musgrave Trophies will be handed out at a greener and healthier future for our environment across 51 criteria. said: “We are really excited to be glittering ceremony at the Athena in communities and the planet. Oakland Care has delivered introducing the seventh Caring UK Leicester on Thursday, December 5. “As an industry leader in changes which has seen five of its Awards – nominations are coming in The closing date for entries is this space, this international care homes receive an ‘Excellent’ and our events September 2. 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 team Page is 1 already busy recognition helps us in our efforts BREEAM certification.
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