Write a commentLaurels Day Centre at Drumalane in Newry has received the top award in the Residential category in the Southern Healthcare Trust at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards.
The awards are sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport.
Laurels Day Centre impressed the judges with its impeccable appearance, clean and tidy manner and innovative environmental initiatives, aimed at bringing users and staff together to create a long-lasting and enjoyable place to stay.
Doreen Muskett, President of the NIAC, commented “We are delighted to partner with Belfast City Airport for the second year, promoting sustainability and good stewardship in the maintenance of our environment.
“The importance of a well-kept health and social facility simply cannot be overstated – buildings and grounds act as a first impression and an untidy atmosphere can lead to negative feelings, especially for those who live in the premises.
“Congratulations to our worthy winners for their commitment and perseverance in making the centre outstanding. It is a testament to both your staff and residents.”
Peter McNaney CBE, Chairman of the Belfast Healthcare Trust, who hosted the awards and presented the prizes to the winners and runners up said “Whilst the primary focus of any health trust is the care of our patients, it is also important to maintain a clean and tidy facility with innovative approaches to caring for our environment which we take great pride in at the Belfast Trust.
“We are delighted that these awards will recognise the excellent work being done to maintain health sites regionally.”
Stephen Patton, Corporate Responsibility and HR Manager at Belfast City Airport, added “On behalf of the Belfast City Airport, we want to commend everyone for the hard work and dedication that goes into winning a Best Kept Award.
“We know the standard of applications received from all of the Residential, Daycare and Healthcare facilities this year was extremely high, and the judges faced a difficult decision in choosing the overall winner and regional winners.
“Belfast City Airport is proud to continue its partnership with the NIAC to encourage best practice and increase awareness of the importance of our environment.
