The past few weeks are worth celebrating! The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) and one of our fantastic volunteers has been shortlisted in a regional award, and our Cancer Awareness Team was a finalist in a national award!
Tune in to catch up on PCP's achievements...
PCP shortlisted as Most Inspiring Employer (medium organisation) category at the North East Chamber of Commerce Business Awards:
This year's awards celebrate inspiring females - with a fantastic and diverse selection of leading organisations and individuals shortlisted. PCP is proud to be shortlisted amongst shining stars in the region and offer our staff 60 minutes (pro-rata) paid weekly wellbeing time, a menopause support group and emotional support through PAM Assist and private counselling as they need. You can discover full shortlisting information here.
PCP volunteer and 'befriender', Jean Griffiths, shortlisted as Charity Champion at the North East Charity Awards:
Jean goes above and beyond for PCP - she supports our Befriending Services and leads our Befriending Group at the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe. The Befriending Group has an established attendance of around 16 people, with all enjoying activities Jean provides including a quiz and more! The group offers an opportunity for people of all ages to connect, build on confidence and make friends.
The North East Charity Awards is set to take place next week - Jean is already a winner in our eyes! Find out more about the awards here.
PCP Cancer Awareness Team shortlisted as a finalist in the Patient Experience Network Nationals Awards (PENNA), along with other leading cancer awareness raising organisations -
The Patient Experience Network National Awards is the first and only awards to recognise best practice in patient experience across all facets of health and social care in the UK. The Cancer Awareness Team met other innovative and hardworking healthcare teams and organisations from across the country. Although we didn't take home the crown this time, our congratulations go to all of the winners and finalists, you are all doing an amazing job in making a difference for communities!
Watch this space - tune into our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram to see the results for PCP and Jean at the upcoming awards!