CHD Living, a family-owned care provider with a proud 40-year history of serving Surrey, Hampshire, and South London, is delighted to announce its shortlisting for the prestigious Large Business of the Year award at the Surrey Business Awards 2024.

This nomination celebrates CHD Living’s exceptional achievements in growth, innovation, and leadership across its 15 care homes and centres. Since its founding in 1984, the company has remained committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care under the guiding mission: Creating Happiness Daily. The recognition shines a spotlight on CHD Living’s dedication to providing outstanding care, as well as its continued investment in the wellbeing of both its residents and team members.Liakat Hasham, Co-Founder and CEO of CHD Living, expressed his pride in the nomination:

“We are immensely honoured to be shortlisted for this award, which is a true testament to the dedication, passion, and expertise of our entire team. This recognition acknowledges the relentless efforts of our team members who work tirelessly every day to ensure that the highest standards of care are delivered. Our commitment to cutting-edge solutions, sustainability, and compassion is at the heart of everything we do, and this nomination validates the impact we are making in the lives of our residents and their families. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, this achievement only strengthens our resolve to continue growing and evolving as a leader in the care sector.”

The Large Business of the Year award recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding success in all aspects of their operations. CHD Living exemplifies these attributes through initiatives such as its award-winning Adopt a Grandparent programme and its forward-thinking environmental and social strategies.

These efforts underline the provider’s devotion to creating a positive and lasting impact on the communities it serves.A Legacy of CareFounded as Care Homes of Distinction, CHD Living has grown into a comprehensive care provider offering a wide array of services, including residential, nursing, live-in care, mental health support, rehabilitation, specialist dementia care, and more.In 2024, CHD Living made significant strides in future-proofing and expanding its services, including the addition of 25 market-standard bedrooms at its Surrey Heights care home, former residence of George Eliot, which provides residential and dementia care services.

Other developments include the launch of a new 60-bed care home in Elstead, near Farnham, which is set to be completed by late 2025, and the remodelling of a care service in Woking which will provide 41 market-standard bedrooms. Additionally, a multi-million-pound investment will support strategic growth and upgrades, including the development of a pioneering 70-bed care home and 20 rehabilitation suites in Mindenhurst, Deepcut, further strengthening the company’s commitment to innovative care solutions.

Looking AheadWith ambitious plans to double its care bed capacity in the next three to five years, CHD Living aims to continue its growth while maintaining its duty to sustainability and evolution, by investing in new technologies. CHD Living is proud to remain a trusted care provider and a vital part of the community, offering holistic and integrated care that enhances the quality of life for all those they serve.For more information about CHD Living and its services, please visit www.chdliving.co.uk.