MPs and NHS leaders in the South East have joined forces to honour health and care staff who have helped to improve treatment for patients in the regional round of the NHS Parliamentary Awards, which has seen 2 Islanders announced as winners.
Nominations were up by more than 20% compared to 2019 which just reflects the appreciation for NHS staff within the region.
This year’s coronavirus pandemic, the greatest public health challenge in the NHS history, has prompted a record number of nominations from MPs across the country who have sought to shine a light on the dedication of nurses, midwives, GPs, physios, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, porters, cleaners, and countless other staff who have contributed to the unprecedented response.
The judges, drawn from across the NHS, have today (Monday) selected the 10 regional winners who have been selected from over 107 nominations, 1 in each of the 10 categories.
The 10 regional champions selected by an expert NHS panel include:
- Carolina Lamb – The NHS Rising star Award – Isle of Wight NHS Trust, nominated by Bob Seely MP
- Brian Martin – The Lifetime Achievement Award – Isle of Wight NHS Trust, nominated by Bob Seely MP
Vaughan Lewis, South East NHS England and NHS Improvement Medical Director said:
“I was impressed by the high standard of all entries from the South East this year and choosing between the dozens of teams and individuals who all go above and beyond, to go forward and represent our region, has been incredibly difficult. I wish our champions the best of luck in the national heats and will be rooting for them on the day.”
The regional champions will now go head to head with other winners from across the country to be judged by a national panel made up of senior leaders representing staff and patients, for the chance to win the prestigious national award which will be presented at a special ceremony in the House of Commons on the 7th July 2021.
The full list of regional winners can be found at http://nhsparliamentaryawards.co.uk/shortlist.
