Lincolnshire carers receive Founder's Award

A group of carers from Lincolnshire have been awarded a Founder's Award for their dedication to caring for one of our blind veterans.

Lisa Cott, Rachael Roberts, Clare Whitwell, and Leanne Taylor, all from Holbeach or its surrounding villages, received a ‘Carer Recognition Award’ as part of our annual Founder’s Awards.

Lizzie, one of our Community Support Workers, nominated the group for the award for the care they provide to Holbeach resident and blind veteran, Ken.

Lizzie continues: “Through the support of Lisa and her team, Ken has been able to remain living at home as he wished to, which was against the odds. The support he receives enables him to live with dignity and peace.”

The four were presented with certificates and a commemorative coin by one of our supporters and serving member of the RAF Police, Corporal Chris Lake. He presented the certificates and coins at our monthly lunch club in Spalding, which aims to alleviate the loneliness often experienced by veterans as they get older, which is only exacerbated by sight loss.

Ken’s son Steve says: “I’m delighted that my father’s care team have been recognised for their outstanding work ensuring he can continue to live with dignity in his own home as per his wishes.”

Lead carer Lisa says: “Ken has a beautiful character, he always has a smile and a cheeky comment to brighten up our days, it is always a joy to look after him and we will do whatever he needs to support him to live well”.

Our Founder’s Awards mark the anniversary of the founding of Blind Veterans UK when Sir Arthur Pearson opened our doors to war-blinded veterans in 1915 for the very first time. They recognise the inspiring contributions of blind veterans, their family members and carers who share the same boundless spirit as our founder.