'These awards belong to our staff': Northern Ireland care group celebrates major success at Nursing Care Awards
County Antrim care provider receives Highly Commended recognition in four categories, highlighting commitment to compassionate care and staff support
Bridgeview Care Group is celebrating a major achievement after receiving Highly Commended recognition in four categories it was nominated for at the prestigious Strategic Nursing Care Awards, held recently in Belfast.
The awards recognise excellence across the nursing and residential care sector in Northern Ireland, celebrating organisations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, compassionate care, and a commitment to improving the lives of residents.
Bridgeview Care Group, which operates Bridgeview Nursing Home in Toomebridge and Bridgeview Residential Home in Dunloy, was recognised in four separate categories, emphasing the strength of the organisation’s leadership, staff, and supportive care culture.
Managing director Patricia Casement said the recognition reflects the dedication of the entire team: “We are incredibly proud to have received Highly Commended recognition in every category we were nominated for. These awards belong to our staff, whose dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm make a difference to residents’ lives every single day.”
The awards recognised both the organisation as a whole and individual members of the Bridgeview team, including Home Manager Fionnuala, whose leadership was praised for creating a positive, supportive environment where staff feel valued and empowered.
Under her leadership, the home has continued to deliver high standards of person-centred care, with a strong focus on teamwork, staff development, and resident wellbeing.
The judging panel also recognised the contribution of Activities Therapist Tracey, whose creativity and dedication help residents remain active, engaged and connected to the things that bring them joy. Healthcare Assistant Chloe was awarded for her dedication and consistent services to make each day a safe, healthy environment for individuals to flourish.
Bridgeview Care Group employs 125 staff across its two homes in Co. Antrim delivering its person-centred approach, ensuring every resident is treated as an individual with their own interests, life experiences and preferences taken on board.
Central to the group’s philosophy is a workplace culture that empowers staff to live by their values continually enhancing competence, confidence, positivity, and communication with stakeholders.
“At Bridgeview, we believe that when staff feel listened to, supported and valued, they can truly focus on what matters most – helping residents live their best possible lives,” Patricia added.
“We work hard to create an environment where staff are encouraged to grow, share ideas, and support one another. That engaging culture directly benefits our residents.”
The group’s homes have consistently received positive feedback from residents and families, with recent satisfaction surveys showing 95% of families rating care as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’.
Residents and their relatives frequently highlight the warmth, professionalism and dedication of staff, describing the homes as welcoming, safe and compassionate environments.
For Bridgeview Care Group, the awards are not only a moment of celebration but also recognition of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality care and continuously improving the lives of residents.
General Manager Declan McVey added: “At Bridgeview Care, we strive for excellence in care. We were delighted for our hard-working staff and the entire group to be honored at the recent Nursing Awards ceremony. Several members of our team were recognised across a range of categories, highlighting their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to delivering excellence in care.
"These awards celebrate not only clinical excellence but also the compassion, teamwork, and innovation our staff demonstrate every day in supporting our residents, families, and colleagues. Being recognised at this level is a significant achievement and a reflection of the high standards of care delivered across our services. It was inspiring to see the recognition of not only our own staff, but all healthcare staff across the sector. We offer our warmest congratulations to all nominees and winners.”