Wellbeing & Activities Initiative of the Year
The 2026 finalists are ...
Airedale Seniors Collective Project Team – Springbank Care Home / Steeton Court Nursing Home (Spellman Care)
Cooper House Activities Team – Cooper House (Strong Life Care)
Team Behind the ‘Adopt a Grandfriend’ Scheme – Steeton Court Nursing Home (Spellman Care)
This award celebrates a service or team initiative that improves wellbeing, inclusion and quality of life for people supported.
This award is supported by Bradford District Museums & Galleries.
More about this award
Ideal service/team
A team delivering creative, person‑led activities with measurable positive impact.
Eligibility
- Must be from a CQC Registered Adult Social Care provider (regulated provider supporting the people of Bradford District).
- This is a service/team award, not an individual award.
Impact & Evidence prompts
- Improvements in wellbeing, engagement, or quality of life for people supported
- Increased participation, enjoyment, or inclusion
- Positive impact on relationships, communication, or community connection
- Benefits to staff morale, teamwork, or service culture
- Any wider improvements to the service environment or experience
- Feedback from people supported, families, colleagues, stakeholders etc.
- Examples of participation, engagement, or outcomes achieved
- Evidence of positive changes in wellbeing, mood, or behaviour
- Examples of collaboration, planning, or innovation in practice
- Any measurable results, observations, or improvements over time
Judging criteria
- The purpose and person-led approach of the initiative
- How they promote inclusion, accessibility, and engagement for people supported
- The creativity and sustainability of the idea and its delivery
- The teamwork, collaboration, and values behind its development