Honouring Outstanding Leadership and Care Across Dignus Group
At Dignus Group, our mission is clear: to deliver exceptional, person-centred support that empowers people to live fuller, more independent lives. This year’s Great British Care Awards showcased exactly what that looks like in action – with several members of our team recognised for their compassion, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
But one award stood out as a defining moment for our organisation.
Regional Winner: Gary Taylor, Home Manager at No. 39
We are incredibly proud that Gary Taylor, Home Manager at No. 39, was awarded Regional Winner at the Great British Care Awards.
Gary’s achievement reflects the remarkable environment he has created at No. 39 – a home built on compassion, stability and meaningful outcomes. Under his leadership:
- The home has fostered long-term consistency and a strong, unified team.
- People supported enjoy personalised, empowering support shaped around their aspirations.
- The culture is one where people are heard, respected, and supported to grow.
Gary embodies our ethos: Brave decisions. Better lives.
His award is a testament to the impact great leadership makes – not only on standards of care, but on the lives of the people we support every day.
Celebrating Our Other Outstanding Finalists
Alongside Gary’s win, we are incredibly proud of three other Dignus finalists whose achievements demonstrate excellence across our services:
Heidi Page – Home Manager at Gilburn
Dignity & Care Finalist – Highly Commended
Heidi was recognised for her exceptional commitment to dignity, respect and personalised care. Her leadership at Gilburn continues to shape a home where people with complex needs feel safe, understood and empowered.
Donna Bradley – Home Manager at Colliers House
Team Award Finalist
Donna’s nomination reflects her ability to build a cohesive, supportive and highly skilled team at Colliers House – a home that hasn’t had a vacancy in more than ten years due to its positive culture and outstanding outcomes.
Joseph Ononaye – Support Worker at Lea Hall
Dignity & Care Finalist
Joseph’s dedication, empathy and day-to-day impact make him a shining example of what exceptional frontline care looks like. His recognition is richly deserved.
Why These Achievements Matter
These awards recognise much more than individual success – they highlight the shared culture of excellence that runs through Dignus Group:
- Commitment to dignity and respect in every interaction.
- Leadership that empowers teams and drives high-quality support.
- Collaboration and consistency to deliver life-changing outcomes.
- A belief that every person deserves opportunity, safety and independence.
The Great British Care Awards provide external validation of what we see every day: dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to make lives better.
Looking Ahead
We are immensely proud of Gary, Heidi, Donna, Joseph, and every colleague who contributes to our mission.
Their achievements strengthen our commitment to:
- championing excellence across all homes
- investing in our teams
- ensuring every person we support has the opportunity to thrive
At Dignus Group, this recognition is not the finish line – it’s a milestone on our journey to even greater impact.
