Events

Extra Care Long Service Awards 2009

Left to right: Frank Young - Chairman of the Board, Lord Mayor Naomi Long, Colum Conway - Chief Executive

LORD MAYOR CELEBRATES COMMITMENT TO CARE

19 November 2009

Long serving members of staff at Extra Care attended an awards ceremony held in the Parlour Room, City Hall, Belfast, hosted by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor Councillor Naomi Long.

Lord Mayor Naomi Long said:

“I’m pleased to host this ceremony in which dedicated staff from Extra Care are recognised for providing a high standard of care to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.”

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Frank Young and Chief Executive, Colum Conway were present to thank 15 members of staff who have completed between 10 - 20 years of service with Extra Care.

Chairman Frank Young said:

“We recognise that our staff are the key factor in the success of Extra Care. We aim to continue to develop our service and realise this cannot be achieved without the talent, experience and commitment of our staff.”

The Lord Mayor presented staff with pieces of Belfast crystal and certificates to commemmorate the event. A 20 year award was presented to one member of staff, nine staff received 15 year awards and six staff were given awards for 10 years’ service.

Extra Care has a long tradition of providing high quality care in people’s homes dating back to 1935, making Extra Care one of the oldest care organisations in the world.

Extra Care is a leading domiciliary care provider of, and champion for, innovative, high quality, cost effective and flexible services which allow older people and dependent adults to have the choice to remain living at home with dignity.

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