Caremark, a leading home care provider, is proud to unveil the remarkable finalists for its highly anticipated national award, ‘The Incredibles’ – and Hull and East Riding resident Ricky Forrester is in the top ten.

 

The ten outstanding individuals have been distinguished from a competitive pool of over 5,000 care assistants from across the UK – each selected for their unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others.

 

Ricky’s story of unparalleled heroism and compassion sets him apart. In September this year, Ricky’s quick response and intuition directly saved someone’s life.

 

Despite excelling in his day-to-day duties, Ricky has been nominated for overcoming numerous obstacles when finding an unresponsive customer on one of his routine visits. Acting fast, Ricky called in emergency services. Understanding the severity of the situation, his instinct was to rally the help of a local colleague when the ambulance was delayed.

 

When the medical team arrived, Ricky helped to get his customer downstairs, despite a broken stairlift. Ricky also aided the paramedic, who had a back injury, in getting the customer onto a stretcher. At this point, Ricky’s noticed signs of pneumonia and sepsis – this led to a swift diagnosis upon the customer’s arrival at hospital.

 

This act of heroism, coupled with his consistent dedication to his customers, has rightfully earned him a place amongst the ten ‘Incredibles’ finalists.

 

The Caremark Hull & East Riding management team nominated Ricky and jointly praised his efforts by saying:

 

“Ricky’s dedication and remarkable abilities played a pivotal role in ensuring a positive outcome.

 

“Thanks to Ricky’s rapid response, sharp clinical observation and decisive actions, the customer was able to receive the necessary treatment and make a full recovery just a week after.

 

“Whilst the customer did not have the capacity to communicate afterwards, his daughters could not thank Ricky enough for saving their father’s life. Ricky even went to hospital to visit the customer during his recovery.”

 

They go on to say:

 

“Ricky is truly extraordinary in every sense. He consistently exceeds expectations and embodies kindness in everything he does.”

 

David Glover, CEO of Caremark, expressed his gratitude for the ten ‘Incredibles’ finalists, stating:

 

“A huge congratulations to our ten ‘Incredibles’ finalists. Caremark prides itself on delivering the very best care to its customers, and I’m incredibly lucky to work with such devoted, considerate people who really support their communities.

 

“Each finalist has done something exceptionally worthy of being recognised, and we are privileged to be honouring their achievements. This event is our way of appreciating the dedication and compassion displayed by the people who make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

 

“We hope this inaugural award ceremony will provide our finalists with an unforgettable experience and encourage more positive stories to be shared so that we can continue to celebrate the triumphs of our care assistants each year.”

 

To celebrate the significant contributions of these care assistants, Caremark is hosting a luxurious event at the prestigious Fortnum & Mason in London on 17 November 2023. All ten finalists will enjoy this exclusive experience at one of London’s most iconic venues. The event promises an afternoon starting with drinks and networking, followed by a lavish afternoon tea and recognition for each finalist’s achievements.

 

The event at Fortnum & Mason will culminate in the announcement of the overall winner, who will be named The Incredible of the Year – adding an element of suspense and excitement to the occasion.

 

For more information about Caremark and its services, please visit the Caremark website https://www.caremark.co.uk/.