The celebrations were in full swing as Housing 21 colleagues scooped the Housing Manager Award at the Housing with Care Awards.

Ruth and Rebecca at Handyside Court, Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme in Derby were thrilled to receive the award.

Ruth Gipson, Housing Manager at Extra Care scheme Handyside Court, said: “Winning the Housing Manager Award means so much to both of us. We absolutely love what we do, and getting to do it together makes it even more special.

We spend most of our time supporting each other and doing our very best for our residents. We’re truly honoured to be recognised in this way by the Housing with Care Awards—it’s not just a win for us, but for our entire team and the residents we support.”

Shortlisted in an impressive 17 categories, the housing provider proved itself as a trailblazer in the housing and care sector.

The Housing with Care Awards celebrate excellence across the sector, from innovative service delivery to exceptional leadership and care. Housing 21’s strong presence across so many categories demonstrates its impact and unwavering focus on quality in Retirement Living and Extra Care.