Mansfield care team scoop national award

A Mansfield service which “feels like a family” has won a national award for the work they do to support adults with autism.

The Pines, on Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, is a seven-bed residential service for adults with autism, and is part of the Cygnet Social Care division.

The team scooped one of the top prizes at the Cygnet Group achievement awards, a day of celebration for caring, dedicated and hard-working colleagues across the health and social care sector.

They won the Trust, Helping Hand award which celebrates teams and individuals who demonstrate collaboration, co-production and innovation to improve services.

The team at Cygnet Social Care's The Pines were recognised for its outstanding commitment to person-centred care, meaningful inclusion and going above and beyond for the people it supports.

Manager Sophie Hill said: “The award recognises the team's dedication to creating opportunities that enrich lives, strengthen family relationships and ensure every individual is supported to achieve meaningful outcomes. I am incredibly proud to be part of such an amazing team who give their all to improve residents’ lives.

“Winning the Trust; Hand in Hand Award is something the whole team at Pines is incredibly proud of because it reflects what matters most to us, working alongside the people we support and those closest to them to make meaningful things happen.

“Whether that's helping a family enjoy a holiday together for the first time in years or bringing people together through our annual pantomime, we believe the best ideas come from listening, working in partnership and finding creative solutions. This award belongs to every member of the team, as well as the residents and families who help shape everything we do. We're delighted that this way of working has been recognised.”

The awards, now in their fourth year, were held at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, on Thursday 25 June. They were hosted by TV presenter Alexander Armstrong.