Social workers & team leaders complement to go up, says Minister at Care Agency awards

Health | 14th April 2026, 17:15 | Published by GBC News

Plans to increase the complement of social workers and team leaders are going to be announced in this year's budget. 

This was revealed by the Health & Care Minister at the Care Agency awards. 

Recognition has been paid to staff at an awards ceremony celebrating achievements. 

Team Award – Stephen Head & Agatha Acris

Janet Federico Award for Improving Social Work Practice and Standards in the Community – Ashleigh Coombes

Audrey Borastero Award for Resilience in the Face of Adversity – Care Team Ocean Village Flat

Glynis Pearson Compassion Award – Noelia Cabello & Laura Mackie

Jackie Palma Award – Tamara Gomez

Gina Caetano Rising Star Award – Simona Ciobanu

The Care Agency Award – Deborah Serra, Gail Bonavia, Domiciliary Care Feedback Team