International Conference: Facing the Future
Date: 14th to 16th September 2009 Venue: York Racecourse, York, England
The Dementia UK awards 2009
The Dementia UK Awards 2009 were organised by the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC). The awards provided an opportunity to celebrate the important work undertaken to support people with dementia in the UK. They were designed to recognise organisations and individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life for people with dementia.
Nominations were made for the following categories.
- Best innovation in practice
- Dementia design innovation of the year
- Dementia nurse of the year
- Outstanding contribution to the field of dementia
- Team of the year
- Unsung hero
- Volunteer of the year
Individuals and organisations nominated themselves or nominated by a third party for an award. The Dementia nurse of the year, Unsung hero and Volunteer of the Year awards required nomination by a third party.
The awards were presented as part of the DSDC's 3rd International Conference, Facing the Future. They took place as part of the conference dinner at York Racecourse, York, on the 15 September 2009.
Winners of the Dementia UK Awards
Dementia nurse of the year, Sponsored by RCN Publishing
Christine Jane Spencer, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteer of the year, Sponsored by Alzheimer's Society
James Freeley, Volunteer, Hallgarth Care Home
Outstanding contribution to the field of dementia, Sponsored by Dementia Services Development Trust
James McKillop, Scottish Dementia Working Group
No photo available Unsung Hero, Sponsored by Avery Healthcare
Mohammed Shahid Khan, Rosewood Court Nursing Home
Best innovation in practice, Sponsored by Dementia Services Development Centre
Foyle Alzheimer's and PSNI 'G' District
Team of the year, Sponsored by Leeds Institute of Health Sciences
Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Service
Dementia design innovation of the year, Sponsored by DWA Architects
Mary Margaret McGuigan, Tardree, Holywell Hospital (award accepted by Deirdre Lewis on behalf of Mary Margaret McGuigan)
