Pontefract care home team awarded for kindnessHC-One’s Priory Gardens care home in Pontefract, West Yorkshire is celebrating the hard work of the whole care team with a Kindness in Care Award.

The Kindness in Care Awards programme was launched by HC-One, a leading provider in health and social care, in October 2013. It recognises the efforts of their kindest Colleagues, and the impact they have on the lives of Residents and their loved ones.

HC-One Managing Director, Stephen Butterworth nominated the whole team for all of their hard work and dedication to providing the kindest care, their hard work was also acknowledged in their recent CQC inspection, which rated them ‘Good’ in all five areas. 

Stephen also nominated Home Manager, Tamsin Ryan for her own individual Kindness in Care award as a recognition for the work she has done to enhance the quality of life for each and every Resident.

Residents watched as the team were awarded and thanked them for all that they do make Priory Gardens a warm and welcoming home. 

Tamsin Ryan, Home Manager at Priory Gardens commented: “I am very proud to be celebrating the achievements of my hardworking Colleagues, their commitment to the Residents here at Priory Gardens is truly remarkable.

 “It is great to work with such inspirational, caring and kind people.”


HC-One Managing Director, Stephen Butterworth said: “What an amazing achievement, I would like to thank the whole team for their commitment and hard work. 

“We are dedicated to achieving our aim of being the care provider of choice for those looking for the very best care and support, and employer of choice for the best, most professional, and kindest care staff.”