Here at Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions we are proud of what we have achieved.
Through the hard work of each and everyone at CHS, we have won awards and gained accreditations that show the passion and work we do.
Awards
Community Award at the Examiner Business Awards 2022
We are very proud at everyone at CHS who helped in us winning the Community Award category at the Examiner Business Awards.
The category was all about showcasing companies with a conscience and a commitment to social responsibility, who really make an impact on their communities.
Managing Director, Stuart Sugarman, said: “I am so proud of everyone at CHS. They are truly part of this country’s unsung heroes, and I am so pleased that their hard work and dedication has been officially recognised by winning the Examiner business award for Community.
“It was such a great night at the award ceremony seeing the team looking so fantastic and collecting the award. I just wish all our colleagues could have been there!
“The award is dedicated to all of our CHS colleagues who keep the hospital working around the clock, delivering compassionate care to our patients, visitors and each other.”
We are delighted to share that Andrew ‘John James’ was a finalist in the Putting People First category at this year’s CHuFT Awards.
This award recognises individuals who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support, always putting the needs of patients, colleagues, and the community first. Andrew’s nomination reflects his dedication, compassion, and the positive impact he makes every day.
Being chosen as a finalist from so many outstanding nominations is a fantastic achievement, and we are proud to see Andrew’s hard work recognised at such a prestigious event.
Congratulations, Andrew – your commitment truly embodies the spirit of CHS.
Accreditations
Kirklees Top 100
CHS (Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Ltd) has impressively maintained a place among the Kirklees Top 100 Companies for four years consecutive years:
- In 2021/22 CHS entered the listing at 25th place
- by 2022/23, the achievement continued - although exact ranking wasn't specified in available sources, CHS confirmed ongoing recognition
- In 2023/24, the company was again featured in the Top 100 roster
- Most recently, in the 2024/25 list, CHS secured 42nd place
CHS's sustained presence in this prestigious list underscores its consistent performance in key business metrics—growth in turnover and profit, and robust employee figures—all evaluated annually through the initiative conducted by Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, Kirklees Council, and the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre.
Four years in a row among the Kirklees Top 100 speaks volumes about CHS’s strong regional impact and continued excellence in delivering high-quality services to the community.
Refurbishment Project of the Year
We’re delighted to announce that our CHS Estates Team has been shortlisted for the Refurbishment Project of the Year at the prestigious Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards.
The nomination celebrates the transformation of The Rainbow Community Hub—a vibrant, inclusive space created to support patients, families, and staff across the Trust.
This recognition reflects the team’s exceptional work in delivering a high-quality, people-focused refurbishment that goes far beyond bricks and mortar. The Rainbow Hub has quickly become a valued part of our hospital community, and this shortlisting is a fantastic acknowledgment of the hard work, care, and creativity that went into bringing it to life.
A huge well done to everyone involved!
Unsung Hero Awards
CHS Shortlisted for Unsung Hero Award
We’re proud to share that our CHS Procurement Team were nominated and shortlisted for the Unsung Hero Award 2024 .
The nomination recognises the team's behind-the-scenes dedication to driving improvements in procurement processes, supporting Scan4Safety initiatives, and delivering outstanding service across Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions and Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust.
Being shortlisted for this national recognition is a testament to the commitment, innovation, and collaborative spirit of our procurement colleagues, whose efforts often go unseen—but never unnoticed.
A huge well done to everyone involved!
BICSc Accredited Training Member
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions is proud to be an accredited training member of BICSc (The British Institute of Cleaning Science).
ISSA CIMS Certified with Honours
In June 2025 CHS Domestic Services department was re-accredited the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), with HONOURS.
The management team has worked extremely hard to demonstrate that the service is structured to deliver a consistent, quality service and are committed to provide efficient operations and continuous improvement.
By implementing core CIMS principles into the service's management framework, both Calderdale and Huddersfield CHFT and CHS will benefit from improved productivity, increased customer satisfaction and enhanced professionalism.
What people say about…
Catering
- Very friendly, helpful and always have a smile when they see patients.
- Very polite and couldn’t do enough. Great service.
- All ward hostesses are fantastic.
Staff permits and car parking
- No issues, very helpful when needed.
- Very happy with this facility.
- Never normally ave a problem with parking.
Estates
- Always very friendly and helpful.
- You should be very proud of your staff.
Materials Management
- Always helpful and willing to help and go the mile.
- Extremely helpful team, both is too much trouble.
- Always happy to assist, friendly and approachable!
Switchboard
- They are always polite and professional.
- Fantastic switchboard team.
- Very helpful and quick to transfer/pass information.
- I have found the staff extremely helpful, and have absolute respect for them.
Portering
- Porters are brilliant.
- An excellent group of people, cannot praise themhighly enough.
- They all work extremely hard.
Cleaning Services
- Always friendly and often goes above and beyond.
- Really reliable, works hard and does a really wonderful job.
- Brilliant team.
- Always friendly and do extra things.
Transport
- Helpful and professional, went above and beyond.
- Great service when commuting from one site to the other.
- Always a very pleasant driver.
Linen
- Always helpful when I have a query about uniforms.
- Staff are always friendly and a credit to the business.
- Team are really helpful over matters.
Medical Engineering
- Always very helpful and extremely supportive.
- Always happy to assist if I turn up unannounced.
- Very helpful at all times.
- Medical Engineering were absolutely great when ECG Digital was being implemented.
Equipment Loan Stores
- Always helpful and knowledgeable.
- Have always been excellent, very helpful and polite.
- Very good and helpful when I have a query.
Extracts from Patient Surveys
Estates Department
“All the temperatures and lighting can be adjusted so we are always comfy.”
Cleaning Services
“Dennis and Paula took the time to talk to me and make me feel better after family left to go on holiday. Everything they do is perfect and really good. Brilliant. They are all so very efficient. They are all so nice and friendly. All absolutely lovely.”
Linen Services
“Linen is changed every day and it is very nice. They are made of good material.”
Catering Services
“Really enjoying the curries, especially the Jalfrezi. Really impressed by the food. Asked family not to bring food as they are enjoying the hospital food so much. Soups are wonderful. The fish in parsley sauce is really good. The curries are brilliant.”
See what we can do!
We are able to offer a wide range of services. Our scale enables us to offer competitive rates and we have a long track record of providing high quality, customer-focused services.