Cowdray Club Care Home Manager Recognised For Outstanding Leadership

An Aberdeen care home manager, Phil Stuart of Cowdray Club Care Home, has been nominated for the prestigious Leadership Award at the Scottish Care Awards 2023 following the recognition of excellent conditions within the home.

The nomination additionally recognises Phil’s outstanding contribution to the field of elderly care, and his unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support and leadership to staff within the home.

The Scottish Care Awards, an esteemed annual event, celebrates individuals and organisations that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of those in need of care.

Under Phil's guidance, Cowdray Club recently received an outstanding care inspectorate ranking of 5, which is the second-highest rating available under the body’s grading system following an unannounced inspection in late July.

Under the inspection, all aspects of life at Cowdray Club received scores of 5, recognised as “Very Good” within the ranking system.

Within the inspection, residents described the staff at Cowdray as helpful, fun and supportive, with an emphasis placed on ensuring people could continue to enjoy aspects of their life alongside  their loved ones and maintain connections with their previous individual routines.

Upon learning of his nomination, Phil said: "It is truly an honour to be nominated for my leadership skills at the Scottish Care Awards 2023.

“This recognition is first and foremost a reflection of the hard work and commitment of the entire team at Cowdray Club. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and I am proud to be a part of such a dedicated and compassionate team."

The winners of the 2023 Scottish Care Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony on 17 November, where Phil and other nominees will gather to celebrate the achievements and contributions towards the field of care.

Cowdray Club, owned by Renaissance Care, is located in a beautifully appointed 19th century building in the Fonthill area of Aberdeen.

Renaissance Care owns and operates 17 homes across Scotland. The group is known for its inventive events that engage residents and focus on enhancing their health and wellbeing, as well as encouraging fun and physical activity.