Spellman Care has been honoured with the inaugural “Connected Care Champion” award at the Champions of Care Awards 2025, a national recognition of excellence in social care. This award, a new category for 2025, celebrates organisations that demonstrably enhance resident well-being and staff efficiency through the innovative use of Person Centred Software’s (PCS) digital solutions.
The Champions of Care Awards spotlight the dedication and transformative work happening within the social care sector. Spellman Care’s achievement highlights their commitment to evolving care practices, particularly through the effective integration of digital tools.
Spellman Care’s nomination emphasised how they’ve moved beyond traditional care methods by implementing PCS’s Digital Care System and ATLAS eMAR across their homes. This shift has facilitated a more responsive and personalised approach to resident care. Staff now record information in real-time on mobile devices, ensuring that care plans are always current and accessible. This has allowed them to dedicate more time to direct resident interaction, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of individual needs.
The impact of this digital integration extends to medication management, where ATLAS eMAR has significantly improved safety and efficiency. The system’s checks and alerts have reduced errors, and simplified auditing procedures. Furthermore, activity coordinators have been able to use the care system to better understand resident interests, tailoring activities that enhance engagement and enjoyment.
In a post-award interview, Spellman Care representatives, Philippa Young and Peter Chadwick, spoke of the transformative impact of these tools. They highlighted the increased visibility and safety that digital record-keeping provides, and the ability to analyse data to improve care practices. They emphasised that the real benefit lies in the increased time staff can spend providing person-centred care. The systems also allow for a more detailed recording of information, allowing for the specific needs of residents, like veterans, to be met.
“This award is not just about adopting technology,” stated Philippa Young. “It’s about how that technology enables us to provide truly exceptional care. It’s about giving our residents the time and attention they deserve.”
Spellman Care’s recognition as the first-ever “Connected Care Champion” underscores their dedication to advancing care standards through thoughtful and effective technology integration. This latest accolade joins an extensive list of awards and accreditations, further cementing Spellman Care’s reputation as a leading provider of outstanding care. Their previous achievements include multiple Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards, Northern Enterprise Awards, GHP Social Care and Private Healthcare Awards, and recognition at the Stars of Social Care Awards, WAGS Awards, and Keighley & Airedale Business Awards, demonstrating a consistent commitment to excellence across all aspects of their service.
