Sandwell service bags ‘Best Social Care Team’ award

SANDWELL Homes Tenancy Support Service has beaten off seven other councils to win a national award. The organisation won ‘Best Social Care Team’ category at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) awards ceremony in Cardiff.

The service is now five years old and since 2004 has helped nearly 1000 people.

Chief Executive, Brian Oakley, said of the success: “Once again Sandwell Homes has been successful at a national awards ceremony.

“This latest achievement is testament to the hard work of Tenancy Support who provide short term support to vulnerable people in their own homes in each of the six towns of Sandwell. Fantastic news.”

He added: “It is also encouraging to see the Sandwell Decent Homes Partnership continuing to receive recognition for its work in bringing Sandwell’s housing stock up to a decent standard. Well done Sandwell Homes and our Partners.”