Nominations now open for Carer Friendly Business Awards

The nominations for the Carer Friendly Business Awards are now open, and we want as many businesses to nominate themselves as possible.

Last year's winners included a solicitor's firm, college, hairdresser, GP surgery and Birmingham City Council, you can find out about last year's winners here.

This year we have 6 awards on offer, covering everything from customer service right through to those businesses becoming dementia-friendly or autism/ADHD aware and how those can impact the family Carer. Discover the award categories' The nominations for the Carer Friendly Business Awards are now open, and we want as many businesses to nominate themselves as possible.

All entries are automatically entered into the Making the Difference category. This special recognition award will be chosen by Forward Carers and will go to the business or individual that we feel has made a significant difference in the Caring Community.

We are encouraging businesses, staff members and colleagues to get nominating as well as Carers themselves who have benefited from a service or interaction.

Nominate here.

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