Woodlands Respite Care Centre Wins Awards - MS Society, UK

Main Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Article Date: 24 Nov 2008 - 5:00 PDT

email to a friend   printer friendly   view / write opinions   rate article

Woodlands, the MS Society's respite care centre in York, has been recognised by two significant awards.

The centre, which provides vital respite to people with and affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), is one of four sites across the country managed by the MS Society.

The first award announced at the York Press Business Awards saw Woodlands win the Best Business and Educational Link, recognising work with student volunteers and work placement students sponsored by The University of York.

The centre then also scooped the prestigious Care Employer Award at the Great North Care Awards, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, in recognition of commitment to care, a person-centred approach and success in delivering a quality service.

Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive of the MS Society, said: "These awards recognise the innovative and enterprising work of the centre and my congratulations go out to the staff and volunteers involved."

Find out more information about the MS Society respite care centres.

MS Society