Philippa Young, Group Operations Manager at local care home group Spellman Care, recently contributed her expertise to the judging panel for the prestigious Great British Care Awards 2025. Philippa participated in the rigorous selection process for the Palliative Care category, helping to identify and celebrate the exceptional individuals and teams dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care.

The Great British Care Awards are a national celebration of excellence across the care sector, recognizing the hard work and dedication of care professionals throughout the UK. This year’s awards saw an incredible number of nominations, highlighting the brilliant commitment and innovation within the industry.

Philippa shared her experience of being on the judging panel, commenting on the incredibly moving stories shared by the finalists. “It was a privilege to be part of the judging panel for the Great British Care Awards,” said Philippa Young. “Hearing the stories of dedication and compassion from those working in palliative care was truly inspiring. The finalists demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care, often in the most challenging circumstances. I was deeply touched by the many examples of care professionals going above and beyond to make a positive difference in people’s lives during their most vulnerable moments.”

Steven Spellman , Director of Spellman Care added, “We are incredibly proud of Philippa’s involvement in the Great British Care Awards. Her expertise and passion for the care sector made her a valuable asset to the judging panel. At Spellman Care, we share the same commitment to providing exceptional, person-centred care, and we congratulate all the finalists and eagerly await the announcement of the winners.”

The winners of the Great British Care Awards 2025 will be announced at a gala ceremony later this year.