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HOUSEKEEPING staff at the Wellington Hospital were celebrating last night after winning a major national award for cleanliness.

The UK’s largest independent hospital won a Gold CAP Award following an unannounced inspection into quality and standards.

The CAP Awards (the Continuous Advancement Programme) measure the quality of cleaning and housekeeping in healthcare facilities across the UK and are regarded by patients and their families as a mark of high quality.

Sunny Chada, Chief Operating Officer, for the central London hospital, said the award was recognition of the hard work and dedication of the housekeeping department.
He said: “We’re delighted with this award win. To achieve a Gold standard on our very first attempt is proof of the attention to detail we bring to all aspects of the care we provide here at The Wellington.

“The award really is a tribute to everyone in the housekeeping department who work tirelessly to ensure that the facilities are not only hygienic but also warm and welcoming.”
CAP inspectors were impressed with the way the housekeeping team dealt with the challenge of maintaining quality across four separate buildings, on multiple floors on an almost 24/7 basis.

Ian Jackson, Managing Director of the CAP Awards, said: “We were hugely impressed with the strong departmental organisation, with robust training and support for the housekeeping team.

“The Wellington had the confidence to attempt a Gold Award on first inspection – a sure sign that standards at the hospital are consistently high.
“Well done to the members of the housekeeping team, this a thoroughly deserved award win.”

The Wellington Hospital has four decades of expertise in treating patients from the UK and overseas and has an international reputation for offering a premium service in key areas of healthcare, including neurosurgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation and gynaecology.