Northamptonshire carers honoured for outstanding work

Carers Awards: Kettering: Jane Roebuck Northamptonshire Carers Awards 2016 at Barton Hall.
All the nominees and overall winners Evie Thomson, Natasha Krywald, Susan Francis
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Awards were presented to the Young Carer of the Year and Carer of the Year, with a Shining Star Award for a special person who goes that extra mile to support carers in sectors such as education, health and social care.

The prestigious awards ceremony was attended by mayor of Kettering Scott Edwards and a number of healthcare professionals.

The winners were:

Carers Awards: Kettering: Jane Roebuck Northamptonshire Carers Awards 2016 at Barton Hall.
Carer of the Year Susan Francis with her husband Kelvin Francis
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Young Carer of the Year: Eevee Thomson, from near Overstone Park, Northampton

Eevee won the award for the care she provides to her father, who has respiratory difficulties and mobility issues. She has sole responsibility for the housework, shopping and cooking.

Carer of the Year: Susan Francis of Kingsthorpe, Northampton

Susan was given the honour for the care given to her childhood sweetheart who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She never complains and does everything she can for him.

Carers Awards: Kettering: Jane Roebuck Northamptonshire Carers Awards 2016 at Barton Hall.
Shining Star Award - with presenters Saralee Richards (Nene CGC), Carly Barraclough (Zinc Digital), Mayor of Kettering Scott Edwards, Hugh Jones (Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust)
Highly Commended - Jo Smith (Northampton Academy)
Wednesday January 25, 2016 NNL-170125-191956009 — Carers Awards: Kettering: Jane Roebuck Northamptonshire Carers Awards 2016 at Barton Hall. Shining Star Award - with presenters Saralee Richards (Nene CGC), Carly Barraclough (Zinc Digital), Mayor of Kettering Scott Edwards, Hugh Jones (Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust) Highly Commended - Jo Smith (Northampton Academy) Wednesday January 25, 2016 NNL-170125-191956009

Shining Star Award: Natasha Krywald of Rushden

Natasha was rewarded for setting up and running a support group for young carers at The Ferrers School in Higham. She is also currently writing a support guide for young carers.

Mark Major, director of Northamptonshire Carers, said: “Every year, thousands of carers across Northamptonshire play a vital role in supporting vulnerable people to live in the community, often in difficult circumstances.

“They make a huge contribution to the wellbeing of many people with significant health problems, and too often the good work that they do goes unrecognised as they support their loved ones with dedication on a daily basis.