A WIDNES charity has been named one of the best in the country.

Community Integrated Care, one of the UK's largest social care charities, which is based in Widnes, has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade at the 25th annual, Charity Times Awards.

The charity has been shortlisted for The Charity Times’ Digital Transformation of the Year Award which recognises charities that are able to evidence they have undergone an overhaul of their digital operations, to create greater efficiencies across the organisation.

Community Integrated Care employs over 6,000 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland. The charity delivers life-enhancing support to over 3,000 people with a diverse range of care needs, including: learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns and relies heavily on technology and systems to provide outstanding and efficient support. 

Chief operating officer, Karen Sheridan, said: “We’re proud to be among the finalists for the Digital Transformation of the Year accolade.

"To be recognised for our charity’s work in Technology Enabled Care, implementing digital solutions to improve the work lives of our colleagues, and our efforts to promote digital inclusion amongst the people we support, through our partnership work with technology experts, Okta is a great achievement.

“None of this would be possible without the dedication of our 6,000 colleagues and we are extremely proud of all they have achieved, in order to provide better care for the people we support. We are shortlisted alongside some amazing charities, and we wish everyone the best of luck.”

The Charity Times annual awards will be presented on Wednesday,  September 25 at the London Marriott Hotel.