That the Parliament congratulates Elaine Beswick, senior care co-ordinator for complex care in the west of Dumfries and Galloway in the South Scotland Region, on being named runner-up in the prestigious Jane Davies Award for Person-centred Practice, administered by Healthcare Improvement Scotland; notes that the award was established in memory of Jane Davies, a pioneer in Scottish healthcare engagement, and recognises individuals and teams who exemplify compassion, kindness, and a deep commitment to listening and responding to what truly matters to those they support; commends Elaine for what it sees as her exceptional work in supporting a vulnerable adult through a period of profound personal loss and transition, demonstrating empathy, consistency, and advocacy, and ensuring that the individual's voice remained central to every decision made; acknowledges what it sees as her creative use of tailored communication tools, such as social stories, and her dedication to continuity of care, which, it understands, enabled the person to maintain vital routines and relationships during a time of upheaval; notes the praise from Clare Morrison, director of engagement and change at Healthcare Improvement Scotland, and from Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Social Work Services Committee, who highlighted Elaine’s embodiment of the values of compassion, dignity, and person-centred care; celebrates Elaine's achievement, which, it believes, is a shining example of the vital role of social work in supporting people through complex and emotional journeys, reinforcing Dumfries and Galloway Council’s commitment to delivering care that is not only effective, but deeply human, and wishes Elaine well for the future.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance