Yahoo News NHS health heroes recognised at awards ceremony in Ayrshire
The contributions made by Ayrshire and Arran’s NHS staff and volunteers was recognised at the recent Ayrshire Achieves awards.
The event paid tribute to the health workers and volunteers in the region who have gone above and beyond.
The winners, announced on the night, were:
Chairperson’s award - Adult Community Mental Health Service, which is a multi-disciplinary service in North Ayrshire, providing care and treatment of adults experiencing mental health illness.
Behind the Scenes - George Higgins, Porter in University Hospital Crosshouse. He was nominated for his kindness to colleagues, and his charity work supporting children in hospital.
Care and Compassion - Isabel Wilson, Staff Nurse in University Hospital Crosshouse. Nominated for her caring and compassionate nature towards patients and colleagues alike.
Collaboration and Working Together - The Community Mental Health Pharmacy Team. They were nominated for their work in developing pharmacy services for patients with mental health conditions in primary care.
Shining Star - Julie Barrie, Nurse Consultant. Nominated for her work in transforming the model of care from medical to ANP led.
Thinking Outside the Box - The Resuscitation Team. They were nominated for their work to support their local community by providing CPR training.
Making a Difference with Digital - Melissa Milliken. Nominated for her work to improve the health and wellbeing of all families in Ayrshire through digital means.
Claire Burden, NHS Ayrshire and Arran Chief Executive, said: “I would like to thank all those who were able to join us on the evening to support their friends and colleagues.
“It is an evening we look forward to every year and we value this time to celebrate the outstanding work of the staff and volunteers who have been nominated by colleagues and members of the public.
“The stories are often emotional, but this evening gives us the opportunity to hear about how the staff and volunteers of NHS Ayrshire & Arran make the NHS extraordinary to those in our care.”
She added: “I would like to thank all our finalists and winners, as well as everyone who entered or nominated someone for this year’s Ayrshire Achieves.
“Ayrshire Achieves gives us the chance to recognise those individuals and teams whose personal skills and attributes have made their contribution immeasurable to those that meet them. The event embodies our organisational values of safe, caring and respectful.
“Every nominee has contributed to improving the life and healthcare outcomes for the population of Ayrshire and Arran. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them and wish them the very best for the future.”
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