Our services Living Options Karuna Shines at the Staff Nursing Awards Members of our Karuna staff team and Kelly Devlin, Director of Operations - Living Options, recently attended the Staff Nursing Care Awards held in Titanic Belfast. The aim of the awards was to recognise excellent practice and celebrate achievements. The awards showcase innovation and outstanding clinical excellence in healthcare professionals in care homes, residential care settings and domiciliary care teams across Northern Ireland. Claire McCollum NI broadcaster and journalist was guest host and presented the awards. We were proud to be recignised as: Finalists for Healthcare Assistant of the Year Award Lisa Burns - Care Assistant Lisa demonstrates her extensive skill base throughout her work practice ensuring the needs of residents are met with dignity and respect while promoting independence and autonomy. Richard McCrum - Care Assistant Richard’s infectious enthusiasm not only uplifts the atmosphere but also inspires others to follow his lead, creating a ripple effect of positivity. Richard was announced as the overall winner of the category. Finalist for Administrator of the Year Award Claire Lowe - Administration Assistant Claire has been instrumental in the implementation of new electronic systems Lightyear, Iplanit and Cascade which supports Cedar’s Environment Social Governance and Sustainability Policy in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Finalist for Residential Care Home of the Year Award - Karuna Heather Wright, Registered Manager of Karuna, said: 'Karuna' means caring with compassion and it is at the heart of everything we do. Karuna has an overall low staff turnover with a number of staff in post including the registered manager for 20 years plus which only strengthens the trust, relationships and continuity of care of the residents. It is evident to see that staff in the home genuinely care about and listen to the residents with staff all working together to learn the skills to deliver the best practice possible." Finalist for Ancillary Care Worker of the Year Award - Noreen Stephenson - Housekeeper Noreen is an indispensable asset to Karuna Home, consistently demonstrating dedication, compassion, and a commitment to the well-being of residents and staff. Noreen received Highly Commended Award in this category WELL DONE (Awards Pic NS)