Lester Aldridge is delighted to announce that Laura Guntrip, Partner and Head of our Health & Social Care team, has been honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award at the Kent Care Awards, organised by the Kent Integrated Care Alliance (KiCA). This award recognises Laura’s exceptional dedication to the social care sector and her commitment to supporting care providers nationwide.
The Kent Care Awards celebrate excellence within the care sector, and this prestigious accolade highlights Laura’s significant contributions, including her work advising providers of adult care homes, nursing homes, supported living facilities, independent hospitals, children’s homes, and schools throughout England and Wales.
Laura regularly represents clients facing challenges from regulatory bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), and Ofsted, ensuring their services maintain high standards while navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
On receiving the award, Laura commented:
“I am truly honoured to be recognised in this way by the Kent Care Awards. It’s a privilege to work with so many dedicated professionals in the social care sector, and I’m committed to continuing to support care providers through the challenges and opportunities they face.”
For more information about Laura’s work and her expertise in social care, please visit our website: Lester Aldridge.