At Godfrey care, our commitment to building futures together involves building confidence to develop new skills and discover new experiences. That approach was epitomised recently by the team at Ash Tree House in Burton-on-Trent, where one of the people we support has been encouraged to try cycling.

With the fantastic support of Abdul and Saka, K decided to give it a go last week – and he rose to the challenge! The smile on K’s face said it all when he set off for a spin around the running track at the local athletic club.

It’s been brilliant to see K becoming more engaged in community activities, enjoying an active lifestyle, and discovering what he’s capable of when supported in the right way. Moments like this show the power of patient, person-centred support – well done to the team at Ash Tree House and well done, K!

Godfrey Care had an amazing evening at the East Midlands Regional Finals of the Great British Care Awards 2025, celebrating four fantastic nominations and our second award win in as many weeks!

We were shortlisted in a range of categories, including Care Employer, Innovator in Care (Co-CEO Andy Barnes and Operations Director Tracy Johnson), 3 R’s (Business Administrator Tracie McGivern), and Care Assessor.

We’re thrilled to share that Andy Barnes received Highly Commended recognition, and that we won the Care Assessor Award, accepted by our PBS Clinical Lead, Andy Fairman, on behalf of the whole team.

Our success in the Great British Care Awards comes just over a week after celebrating two nominations and a win at the LaingBuisson Awards. As an organisation, we’re incredibly proud of our teams’ dedication to planning and delivering outstanding, person-centred care and support. Their hard work, compassion, and commitment shine through every day, and our recent award recognition is a testament to that collective effort.

A huge congratulations to all our nominees. Your innovation, resilience, and inclusive values continue to make a meaningful difference as we collaborate in building futures together. We’re very grateful for our entire team and the remarkable work you do.

Godfrey Care are delighted to announce that we won the Excellence in Supported Living Award at the 2025 LaingBuisson Awards!

We scooped the prize at the prestigious award ceremony at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge as sector representatives gathered to celebrate the very best in health and social care.The LaingBuisson Awards honours care providers that establish new benchmarks of excellence. Now in their 20th year of recognising outstanding achievements, the awards are assessed independently and objectively, focusing on both the individuals delivering care and their advisors. The audience for the LaingBuisson Awards comprises a diverse array of experts in the UK health and care sectors, with the majority of attendees holding pivotal roles in their organisations.

This recognition means a great deal because it celebrates what truly defines Godfrey Care: person-centred, co-produced support that blends therapeutic design with real system-wide impact, from smoother hospital discharges to meaningful job creation and leadership across adult social care. We were also proud to be nominated in the Excellence in Specialist Care category.

A huge thank you to our incredible colleagues across our services and at head office. Your dedication, compassion, and teamwork make achievements like this possible. At Godfrey Care, we’re proudly building futures together, and this award is a testament to the success that we’re having in that mission.

At Godfrey Care, we believe it’s vital to deepen our understanding of how the people we support interact with their environment and navigate life’s challenges. Appreciating their sensory needs is a fundamental part of that approach.

It’s a principle which our service team have recently put into practice at The Meadows, our new service in Beeston, where we recently welcomed a new arrival who has moved into a self-contained apartment with bespoke features and specialist support to accommodate his visual impairment.

C engages deeply through sounds and smells. With that in mind, the team at The Meadows created a sensory garden with natural aromas for C to enjoy. Team Leader Lynsey reached out to local garden centres, who kindly donated a range of scented plants.

The team has also undertaken specialist visual impairment training. This included practising navigation around the home blindfolded to better understand C’s experience, enabling them to support C much more effectively.

They have also worked closely with C to help him establish healthy sleep habits. Prior to moving in, a disrupted sleep routine was affecting C’s college attendance but he has responded very positively to the team’s support and its energising effect has proved to be hugely beneficial to his daytime activities. He is now attending college regularly and thriving in his new environment!

It was wonderful to hear that C’s family and case worker are delighted with his progress since moving to The Meadows. We’re incredibly proud of how the service team has supported C – their empathetic approach has given him a greater sense of inclusion and their innovation has made him feel instantly at home in his new environment.

By working hand in hand with C, his family, and one another, the team at The Meadows truly brings our mission to life – Building Futures Together.

Godfrey Care are delighted to announce that we have appointed Paul Hayes as Non‑Executive Director to support our growth and governance.

With more than 30 years’ experience across the health and social care sector, Paul has served on executive leadership teams, both operationally and commercially, with some of the UK’s largest and most complex care organisations. His career spans frontline care work through to board leadership, giving him a unique perspective on both operational delivery and strategic growth.

Paul has a proven track record of scaling multi‑site operations and partnering with private equity and institutional investors to deliver sustained growth while maintaining CQC Good and Outstanding ratings. He has also served as Non-Executive Director of the Housing and Support Alliance and Care England. Paul played a key role in supporting the development of the care providers’ Driving Up Quality Code and Transforming Care Agenda.

Paul Hayes said:

“I am delighted to join Godfrey Care at such an exciting stage. Their focus on inclusion, empowerment and co‑production sets them apart, and I look forward to contributing to the next stage of growth.”

Andy Barnes, Co‑CEO of Godfrey Care, added:

“Paul’s outstanding expertise and values align perfectly with ours. His appointment will be instrumental as we continue to grow and enhance our services.”