Posted by Jason Hansen
Leading Care Sector Awards backed by Autumna Data
Autumna is proud to be powering two standout categories at the 2025 National Care Awards with the data behind them: Best Dining Experience and the OpenScore Leader Award.
Following the successful introduction of the Best Dining Experience award in 2023 — the first data-driven award of its kind in the sector — Autumna is excited to expand its influence this year with the brand-new OpenScore Leader Award. This marks a significant step forward, with both awards being powered by real, measurable data.
We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Autumna as a category sponsor of this year’s National Care Awards. Their support is a testament to the shared commitment we have to honouring the incredible people who make such a vital difference in the care sector. It’s partnerships like this that help us shine a spotlight on the passion, dedication, and resilience at the heart of care.
Debbie Harris, Founder of Autumna, added: "We are so excited to once again be part of the National Care Awards, an event that truly champions the best of the care sector. Through data-led categories like Best Dining Experience and the OpenScore Leader Award, we can celebrate those care homes that are not only setting the bar high but are doing so in a transparent, measurable way. We can't wait to see the fantastic entries this year and showcase the incredible work happening across the country."
How to Enter
Care homes can now submit entries for these two special categories:
OpenScore Leader Award
- Open to all care homes using the OpenScore Website Widget.
- Care homes must formally enter the awards to be considered.
- Homes must have their OpenScore Website Widget live on their website on the day of the awards.
- The highest OpenScore among the entries on the day of the awards will determine the winner.
Best Dining Experience
- Care homes will be invited via email if they are amongst the highest scoring homes based on Choice Dining data.
- Eligible homes will be sent an entry link to submit their contact details, care home name, and latest menu.
- A panel of judges will review all submissions to determine the overall winner.
⏰ Entries close on 16th August 2025, so providers are urged to act quickly to ensure their Choice Dining scores and OpenScore data are fully up to date.
About Autumna
Autumna is the UK’s largest and most detailed directory of later life care services, helping families and healthcare professionals find trusted, transparent information about care homes, retirement living communities, and home care providers.
Find out more here: Autumna
About OpenScore
OpenScore is Autumna’s pioneering transparency benchmark for care providers. It is a real-time score that reflects the quality of care offered and services provided. The score independently assesses and scores providers based on how much key information they publicly share with families, driving a more open and informed care-seeking process.
Learn more: OpenScore
About Choice Dining
Choice Dining is Autumna’s sector-first accreditation focused on the dining experience in care homes, giving families insight into the quality, flexibility, and nutrition available to residents.
Find out more: Choice Dining on Autumna
About The National Care Awards
Now in its 26th year, The National Care Awards is one of the most prestigious events in the social care calendar, recognising outstanding achievements across the care sector. It is the largest awards recognising excellence in the British care sector.
For more information or to enter visit: The National Care Awards 2025
Contacts
Autumna founder, Debbie Harris has over 15 years of expertise within the care sector and is committed to encouraging positive change through collaboration and innovative thinking. Debbie can be reached on 01892 335 330 or via email: debbie@autumna.co.uk
