Parklands Care Homes boss picks up second prestigious award – and hails staff at homes which include Tain, Fortrose and Muir of Ord

THE boss of a care home group which operates several homes in Ross-shire has picked up a second award in a matter of weeks.

But Parklands Care Homes managing director Ron Taylor said it was recognition not for him but the whole team's dedication.

He beat strong competition to win the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Caring UK Awards.

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The awards are now in their sixth year and recognise excellence and achievement in all corners of social care.

The winners in each category were decided from a shortlist of up to eight.

Caring UK Awards director Dominic Musgrave said: "This year’s winners should be very very proud – the high standard of entries made it a tough job to select a final shortlist never mind a winner and runner-up in each category.

“Our awards’ night was a great celebration of the care industry as a whole and it was great to see so many businesses represented at the event. It was a wonderful evening and it was lovely to share in the celebrations of the winners.”

Mr Taylor said: “This was a very unexpected win, but a brilliant way to round off our 30th anniversary celebrations. I’m delighted for the entire Parklands team. This is as much their award as it is mine, and they should be very proud that their reputation for excellence in care has been recognised at a UK level.”

This is the second win for ParklandsVocal critic in recent weeks. Last month, Mr Taylor won Scottish Care’s Strategic Contribution Award.

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