A thank you to the borough’s care workers

Halton Borough Council has paid tribute to the borough’s care workers this week for their commitment and dedication during the coronavirus pandemic.

Care workers in domiciliary and care homes  across the borough – Council social care staff and those employed by private care agencies – are at the forefront of the fight against the virus.

They play a vital role in supporting communities and have continued to work to the highest standards to protect vulnerable people despite the restrictions currently in place.

The Council has expressed thanks to the workforce:

Leader of the Council, Cllr Rob Polhill, commented: “Care workers are our unsung heroes. This is an unprecedented time when we are facing a completely new set of challenges and care staff have risen to the occasion magnificently. We are immensely proud of the job they are doing, I would like to personally thank them all.”

In Halton there are around 1,500 people who work in the care industry – in care homes, domiciliary care (providing care in people’s own homes) and in supported tenancies.

Portfolio holder for Social Care, Cllr Tom McInerney, says: “My heartfelt thanks go out to all the borough’s care workers whether they are work in domiciliary, or care homes or in the community. Their dedication and commitment to protecting the people they look after is incredible, and in this crisis this is more evident than ever.”

Cllr Marie Wright, portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing, added: “Our vulnerable people receiving care either at home or in care homes can be reassured that even in these most trying of circumstances, care workers are continuing to provide a compassionate and professional service to those they look after. They often go above and beyond the call of duty and deserve our thanks and support.”

Chief Executive, David Parr, says: “Obviously we are all looking forward to the day when this terrible outbreak is over but, in the meantime, we are reassured by the tremendous efforts of those who are charged with keeping some of our most vulnerable residents safe and well.”