Best Kept Newry Facilities Commended by Minister
Wed 14 September 2011
Staff and service users at three facilities in the Newry area have been congratulated by Health Minister Edwin Poots after winning 2011 SuperValu Best Kept Health and Social Care Facility Awards. Apple Tree Dental Care, Newry was named the Best Kept Healthcare facility in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust region, while Windsor Day Centre, Newry came runner up in the Daycare category and Cloughreagh House, Bessbrook was named runner up in the Residential section of the awards.
The Minister was attending the presentation of the 2011 SuperValu Best Kept Health and Social Care Facility Awards this week (13 September), when he praised the winning facilities for their dedication to the well-being of service users and staff. The prestigious awards are organised annually by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC) and sponsored by independent retail group SuperValu, recognising facilities that are maintained and environmentally enhanced to the highest standard.
Almost 100 health and social care premises across Northern Ireland entered the awards scheme this year and NIAC judges have been visiting the facilities since June to find the best kept medical practices, daycare centres, clinics and residential homes.
Winners were judged in three categories - Best Kept Day Care Facilities, Best Kept Residential Facilities and Best Kept Healthcare Facilities. NIAC judges inspected facilities for general tidiness, cleanliness and environmental enhancement.
Minister Poots said; "I would like to congratulate all of the winners in this year's SuperValu Best Kept Health and Social Care Facility Awards. It is clear to see how much work they have put into maintaining and improving both their indoor and outdoor spaces and what a difference this will make to the health and well-being of service users, which is so important in a health and social care setting. The awards are a great way for health and social care teams and their clients to work together in an effort to make the very best of their shared environment."
Doreen Muskett MBE, President of NIAC praised the winners; ; "The aim of the SuperValu Best Kept Awards is to encourage Northern Ireland's health and social care facilities in their efforts to make the most of their premises for everyone who uses them. We would like to add our congratulations to the Minister's and commend the Southern Health and Social Care Trust region winners and all of the winning facilities on their success."
All winners receive a personalized sign, a perpetual trophy and a monetary award towards future projects. Runners up receive a special framed certificate and a monetary prize.
SuperValu Marketing Manager Briege McGinty added; "SuperValu and its independent retailers are proud to support the Best Kept Awards, because of the important role they play in improving our built and natural environment. The winning health and social care facilities in the Southern Trust region have shown outstanding commitment to the Best Kept ethos and real dedication to the people who use their services." For more information on the SuperValu Best Kept Awards contact NIAC on 9040 3681 or visit www.niacbestkept.com