There is a well-known saying about buses in how you wait for one before three come along at once.  This has proved a similar case for moving and handling manufacturer Care & Independence who have just been shortlisted as finalists in three upcoming awards.

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) published the news that Care & Independence were one of just three finalists as Manufacturer of the Year 2024 in the prestigious industry-specific BHTA annual awards.  “To be shortlisted for Manufacturer of the Year from amongst competitors and fellow industry peers is a real honour,” said Managing Director, Ian Jones.  “To be acknowledged by our industry body for all that we do as a manufacturer is gratifying.   We invest heavily in production and new product development, and across the business we continually seek methods and processes to improve both operational performance and best business practices across multiple disciplines.  Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of 1 million people per year by 2031, which we are well on the way to achieving.  We will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do and look for more ways in which we can work for the benefit of the greater good.”

Fast forward 24 hours and Care & Independence were rejoicing again with the confirmation of double finalist status in ‘Large Business’ and ‘Business Person of the Year’ categories in the Cherwell Business Awards within Oxfordshire.  Established in 2011, the annual Cherwell Business Awards, recognise and celebrate excellence and success of local businesses and people.  Of becoming finalists Sales & Marketing DIrector James Bennett had this to say: “From a personal perspective it is humbling to have been nominated and subsequently shortlisted as Business Person of the Year.  As company we are thrilled at being recognised for the contribution we make to the local community - being a finalist in the Large Business category is reflective of the collective skill, effort and dedication of our staff over years.  Together we provide for some of the most vulnerable people in society, with the products we manufacture and supply allowing greater comfort and independence.  We not only improve lives, we have helped radically transform lives at times too.” 

Celebrating 40 years of business in 2025, Care & Independence products are used by the less abled, the infirm, and the elderly, in hospitals, care homes, specialist schools and at home, to help with mobility and complex moving and handling situations.  The company is renowned in the healthcare industry for setting standards in quality and performance.  They were one of the first in their industry to be awarded ISO9001, with many other accreditations following since.  The company is committed to sustainability and ethical business practice, being members of both Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) and pledging to beat the national deadline set by NHS England and Scotland for achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040.  Repeatedly the preferred supplier of choice for healthcare professional and institutions, the company counts the NHS, Community Equipment Stores and Local Authority managed Social Care amongst its many customers. 

Award ceremonies occur on 13^th September and 29^th November respectively for the Cherwell Business Awards and BHTA Awards.