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HICA Group Presents Awards At First Conference
Hull-based independent care providers the HICA Group presented awards to recognise the achievements of their managers at the Group’s first annual conference and awards dinner, held recently at The Holiday Inn.
A total of 59 managers, directors and board members attended the conference and were addressed by Group Chief Executive Andrew Stow, Homecare Director Penni Brown and Care Homes Director Ty Platten, who discussed the care sector and how HICA is planning for further growth.
HICA Group Chief Executive Andrew Stow said: “The conference was a major event for HICA because it was the first we have held. It gave us the opportunity not only to discuss strategy but also to recognise the achievements of our managers and their teams. We are now looking forward to making next year’s conference even bigger and better.”
Ida Smith, of Elm Tree Court care home in Hull; Julie Wood, of Kirkgate House in Bridlington; and Sue Rimmer of Grimsby Homecare; received Manager of the Year awards in the respective categories of caring for older people, caring for those with learning disabilities, and meeting the needs of Homecare clients.
Elm Tree Court, Kirkgate House and Grimsby Homecare, together with Raleigh Court in Hull, also won awards for outstanding customer service.