PRC Outreach & Poppies Cafe

03/08/2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the incredibly difficult task of reviewing more than 1,200 nominations for the Proud to Care Awards 2026.

The quality of this year’s nominations was exceptional, with so many heartwarming stories reflecting the dedication, compassion and difference made every day across Cornwall’s adult social care sector.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the shortlisting process, including the Healthy Cornwall CHAMPS, Bridges for change CIC and Generations United and to our award sponsors for their continued support and help in selecting this year’s winners.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅!
With more than 1,200 inspiring nominations, being recognised is an achievement in itself.

𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠:

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲/𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿:
Angela Sheppard - Pendruccombe House, Matthew Purton - St Petroc's Bodmin, Stonehaven Healthcare, Gemma Beaumont - Tregenna House Camborne

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿:
Mike Lanyon - Bluebird Care- Mid & West Cornwall, Ruth Brown - Penhellis Community Care, Jennifer Moore - Carol Spinks Homecare

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫:
Kim Kewn - Ridgewood House, Valorum Care Group, Lesley Mooney - Taylors of Grampound Ltd, Karla Denyer - Miners Court Extra Care, Coastline Housing

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿:
Demelza Pond - Perran Bay Care Home, Grace Johns Miners Court Extra Care, Coastline Housing, Jessie Higginson - Carrick Healthcare Ltd

𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲:
Gloria Jane Perran Bay Care Home, Megan Tregunna Copper Beeches Lodge, Jowan Watts - Parc Vro Residential Home

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Mukuka Ngowani - Kenwyn Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, Catherine Patel - Sanctuary Care, Claire Beniston - Swallowcourt

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲:
Stefanie Dickinson-Smith Cornwallis Care Services Ltd, Chloe Brindley - Green Light PBS , Shelly Goslin - Alexandras Community Care

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Angelina Nayler - Green Light PBS , Claire Nicoll - Carrick Healthcare Ltd, Hannah Christophers - Riverside Support Service

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿:
Lily Tamblyn - Karrek Community CIC, Amanda Lawrence-West Heart Of-The South-Care, Julia Tyldesley - Sanctuary Care

𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Anthony Dunn - Citizen checkers, Mark Kite - Glassmoon, St Piran Community Care

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿/𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Reflections SW CIC, Parc Vro Residential Home, @ Outreach & Poppies Cafe/Penwith Respite Care

Congratulations to all the finalists. If you have been shortlisted, please check your inbox for a booking form to confirm your attendance and reserve your place for the evening.

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𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓:
Corserv Care | Stayathome | South West Skills Academy | RJS Resourcing Ltd | Smart Working Revolution | Carers Break CIC | Penhellis Community Care | Trusted Training | Pendruccombe House | Eden Brown Synergy | Truro City Football Club | Hartley Home Care Limited | Alexandras Community Care | Parc Vro | Perran Bay Care Home and thanks also to BFG Mobile Digi Boards Cornwall!

29/07/2026

PRC Outreach has been short listed for the Proud to Care awards, We are excited to be going to Tregenna Castle for the awards evening in September ❤️

Thank you to whoever we were nominated by, it means the world to us ❤️

25/07/2026

We are all set up at St Buryan rally, come by and see us, we have cakes, sandwiches and squash. Also, guess the name of the bear for 50p a go. Have a great day ❤️

26/06/2026

Happy birthday to the lovely, energetic, whale loving Sam! Hope you have the best day.

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Amy Whitaker and Sam Moon ! 🎉

We're delighted to congratulate Amy and Sam on successfully completing their Mental Health First Aid training.

Mental Health First Aid equips people with the knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health challenge, offer initial support, and guide them towards appropriate professional help when needed.

Just like physical first aid, it's about providing support when it matters most.

As part of their training, Amy and Sam have also learned about the Orange Button Community Scheme.

The Orange Button is a simple but powerful initiative that identifies trained members of the community who are available to listen, support, and signpost people who may be struggling with their mental health and thoughts of su***de.

The Orange Button signifies that the person displaying it:
🧡 Is OK to say and hear the word su***de 🧡 Can listen without judgement
🧡 Can support people through signposting to appropriate services.

At our organisation, we are committed to promoting positive mental wellbeing for the people we support, their families, and our staff team.

We're incredibly proud of Amy and Sam for taking this important step and helping us create a more supportive, understanding, and compassionate community.

Well done, Amy and Sam! 👏🧡

For anyone wanting to learn more about the orange button scheme:

https://www.healthycornwall.org.uk/make-a-change/mental-health-and-wellbeing/orange-button-community-scheme/

Or

If your interested in becoming a MHFaider too, take a look at Healthy Cornwall training page.

https://www.healthycornwall.org.uk/training/

07/06/2026

🌟 Do you know an exceptional care/support worker who deserves recognition? 🌟

The Proud to Care Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the people who make a real difference every day.

At our service, we support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives, but our role often goes much further than that.

Our staff build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve their goals, advocate for their rights, and provide reassurance and guidance to families when they need it most.

We see first-hand the dedication, kindness, patience and commitment our team brings to their role every day.

From celebrating achievements and creating opportunities, to supporting people through challenges and helping families feel supported and valued, our staff make a lasting difference in so many ways.

If a member of our team has had a positive impact on your life or the life of a loved one, and you feel they deserve recognition, nominations for the Proud to Care Awards are now open.

There is absolutely no expectation to nominate anyone, but if you would like to recognise someone who has gone above and beyond, this is a wonderful opportunity to do so.

To all care/support workers, thank you for everything you do.

To our Support workers at PRC, We see the difference you make everyday, the challenges you overcome, and the care you provide.
Whether or not you receive a nomination, please know that your hard work, dedication and compassion are recognised, appreciated and valued.

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🚨 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🚨

The Proud to Care Cornwall Awards are back! 💙✨

Time to celebrate the care workers who go above and beyond every single day across Cornwall - the ones changing lives with compassion, humour, patience, and heart.

We know they rarely ask for recognition… so let’s give it to them 🏆

🌟 Know a care worker who deserves recognition?
🌟 A colleague who always goes the extra mile?
🌟 Someone who has made a real difference to a person’s life?

Last year the stories had us laughing, crying, and completely blown away by the kindness happening in our communities every day.

If you know a wonderful care worker, nominate them now 👇
https://proudtocarecornwall.org.uk/awards/

Our wonderful 2026 sponsors so far:
Corserv Care
Hartley Home Care Limited
Smart Working Revolution
Penhellis Community Care
Carol Spinks Homecare
Carers Break
Trusted Training
Truro City Football Club
Eden Brown Synergy
RJS Resourcing Ltd
Perran Bay Care Home
Parc Vro Residential Home
Alexandras Community Care

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11/05/2026

Poppies Cafe is closed this week as Our Cafe Manager, Paula, is having a well earned holiday.

Paula will return on Tues 19th May (not April) so Poppies will re-open then.

We hope you have a great time Paula Cornish xx

07/05/2026

We did it!! Number 1 in the Community group section!
Well done to all our clients and staff who took part!

We are all so proud of how you have all been so passionate about this project!

Special mentions go to:
💚Tracie Wright for encouraging all of her clients to take part.
💜 Kellie Cann and her partner John for being superstars and collecting all 48 boxes!!

What can we do next???

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23/04/2026

Happy Birthday Hannah Underhill from everyone 😀

Your hard work and effort is always appreciated

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21/04/2026