London ' Carer of the Year' Awards featured in 'The Independent'

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Metrocare's 'Carer of the Year' Awards is featured in The Independent newspaper on Thursday 5th May 2011 in the exclusive 'Healthcare' supplement.

The competition is aimed towards carers working in a professional setting, for example a nursing home or supported living environment within Greater London and will be judged based on nominations received from employers, colleagues or those receiving the care.

An independent panel of judges (yet to be confirmed) will review the nominations and provide a shortlist for interview. The finalists will then be chosen for a prestigious awards evening to be held in London in early 2012.

Nominations are encouraged through the website www.careroftheyear.co.uk and the closing date for nominations is midnight on 1st December 2011.

The awards are designed to allow individuals to stand out and be recognised as the best within their profession, it also provides a platform for excellence within London's social care sector.

Healthcare charity MaMA are now confirmed as the main charity associated with the awards and they are delighted to offer their support. Charity Secretary Francesca Keating said "The aims of our charity work although based in Mozambique are not that different to that of the London Carer of the Year Awards; raising awareness and professionalism within healthcare. The awards will undoubtedly help recognise and reward the capitals best carers!"

One of the Directors of Metrocare, Steve O’Brien said "We are delighted to launch these awards and hope to have the most possible nominations to make the competition more exciting. London Carer of the Year is just a part of Metrocare's commitment to excellence."


Steve O'Brien, Operations Director

Metrocare Ltd 0844 504 9636


Metrocare is London’s healthcare staff provider. We deliver an effective and tailored recruitment solution by placing experienced staff through our knowledgeable employees. Everyday we provide an aspirational, streamlined service to our clients.

As a leading supplier of temporary and permanent staff to some of the UK’s largest social care organisations, we have built an extensive portfolio by fully understanding the needs of our clients and the services they provide, this along with our experienced staff team allows us to tailor our services to each clients needs.

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