Page 48 • The HERALD • 28th August 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest Oakhaven Care Receives Award of Oakhaven Care has been presented with an Award of Excellence for Homecare Provider 2025 by E2 Media. Choosing the right care provider is a massive decision that a lot of families experience. It can be incredibly di cult to make sure you choose the best solution for yourself or your loved one. Knowing that you or your loved ones will be happy and safe in the hands of a care provider is ultimately one of the most important things we take into consideration. Oakhaven Care is no ordinary home care provider. e team has been providing home care to residents in the New Forest, Waterside and Totton communities for over twelve years, supporting people in their own homes with a range of visiting and live-in home care services, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times. Oakhaven Care Ltd is a social enterprise, wholly owned by Oakhaven Hospice, and uniquely 100% of any pro ts made by Oakhaven Care are donated to support the work of the Hospice, rather than lining the pockets of investors. In this way, Oakhaven Care supports not just their clients, but also the hospice care needs of those in the community with terminal or life-limiting conditions. E2 Media has recently unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 Awards of Excellence, which spotlight outstanding achievements across various industries. Among the distinguished winners is Oakhaven Care Ltd, which has been awarded contribution to the funding of the Oakhaven Hospice charity. We think it’s important to recognise organisations bringing something new and innovative to their marketplace. They don’t have to be the biggest; however, they have to be an organisation that is trying to offer something different from what is already out there. Above all, they must provide a great product and service. We feel that Oakhaven Care Ltd ticks all the boxes and is a worthy winner of our award.” Many of Oakhaven Care’s clients could be described as vulnerable and require various levels of care, which could include regular care visits, respite care, convalescent care, live-in care and palliative care. e team supports clients with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, preparing meals and uids, help in the home, nighttime care, getting to appointments, and much more, including, importantly, companionship to combat isolation. Being able to continue to live in their home environment whilst receiving an outstanding level of care allows people to retain a level of independence, and also crucially, it enables them to continue living a happy and ful lling life in the familiar surroundings they know and love, close to family, friends, their ‘Homecare Provider of the Year’. Louise Slattery from E2 Media stated: “Oakhaven Care’s exceptional dedication to providing unparalleled service has set them apart, earning them the recognition and admiration of their industry peers and their community. This accolade highlights Oakhaven Care’s commitment to excellence and the consistent efforts to go above and beyond in ensuring a positive and seamless experience for their clients. This Award of Excellence also recognises Oakhaven Care’s unique Oakhaven Care has won an Award of Excellence for Homecare Provider 2025 Oakhaven Care Assistants receive award at their Totton office Continued on page 49
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTIyNzI=