Swindon Carers Centre has made history by becoming the first Carers Centre in the country to be reaccredited with the esteemed Excellence for Carers Quality Mark.
In its comprehensive report, the Carers Trust commended Swindon Carers Centre for its unwavering commitment to Quality Assurance, which is deeply ingrained throughout the entire organisation. The report stated, “The centre showcased an outstanding person-centred approach to service delivery, demonstrating a clear commitment to placing carers at the core of everything they do.”
The report further emphasised the remarkable passion, commitment, and enthusiasm displayed by the entire team at Swindon Carers Centre. Their unwavering dedication to providing excellent services for carers was evident at all levels of the organisation. The team’s can-do attitude and their continuous pursuit of solutions for challenges showcased their genuine commitment to putting carers first in all service offerings and developments.
Susanna Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Swindon Carers Centre, expressed her delight at the reaccreditation, stating, “We are thrilled that Carers Trust has once again recognised and reaccredited our organisation with the prestigious Excellence for Carers Quality Mark. Our staff, volunteers, and trustees remain steadfast in their commitment to advocate for and support unpaid carers in Swindon, enabling them to fulfil their caring responsibilities. We take immense pride in delivering a service of the highest quality.”
This recognition follows Swindon Carers Centre’s achievement of the Trusted Charity Mark Level 2 last year, further affirming the centre’s unwavering commitment to maintaining exceptional standards.
During Carers Week, on Saturday 10th June, Swindon Carers Centre hosted its annual Walk A Mile awareness event in Swindon town centre. The event saw the participation of staff, volunteers, carers, and supporters, with distinguished guests including Swindon MPs Sir Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson, the High Sheriff of Wiltshire Pradeep Bhardwaj, the Mayor of Swindon Councillor Barbara Parry, and Sarah-Jane Peffers, Associate Director of Patient Safety and Quality for Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board.
Unpaid carers in Swindon play a vital role in our local economy, saving an estimated £592 million per year. Their selfless dedication to caring for family members, partners, or friends is integral to supporting our healthcare and social care systems, which are often under strain.
