Outstanding Achievement Award

Congratulations Leslie Barback!

Friend of Jewish Care Scotland (JCS) Leslie Barback scooped the Outstanding Achievement award at the Scottish Care: Care at Home and Housing Support Awards 2022.  Leslie was recognised at the ceremony held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Friday 13 May.

The team at JCS nominated Leslie, 83, for the award as they were so impressed by his resilience and determination despite a particularly challenging couple of years.  Leslie has overcome a lot of change, loss and health concerns but throughout he has remained optimistic, determined and hasn’t lost his “great sense of humour”!

Despite losing his beloved wife, a hospital stay due to COVID-19 and mobility issues, Leslie still manages to get about the house himself, get out and about within the community and manage any task that he sets his mind to!

Overcoming a lot of personal and physical challenges, Leslie continues to remain at home receiving visits from the JCS team as well as recently deciding to return to the JCS Wellbeing Hub, something that seemed so unlikely following a stroke a few years ago.

Vicki McPhee, Team Leader at JCS, said: “Leslie’s positive attitude and determination inspire all of our team, and so many people within the community.  Leslie cares a lot not just about his community, but for everyone around him.”

Leslie was unable to attend the awards ceremony but JCS Support Worker Dan Rezkalla collected the award from Michelle McManus on his behalf.  The team at JCS presented Leslie with his award at the JCS Wellbeing Hub on Thursday 19 May where he celebrated with friends and cake!

Congratulations Leslie!