A lead clinical specialist nurse for breast screening who has worked at St George’s Hospital for 40 years is among winners of this year’s NHS parliamentary awards for her dedicated career in providing excellent patient-centred care.
The awards, held today on the health service’s 75th birthday, brought together Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to celebrate the work of NHS staff who have gone above and beyond in their field.
London’s NHS celebrates three winners, including:
Excellence in primary care and community care award: London’s Richmond Road Medical Centre, which has delivered several innovative campaigns to transform the practice into a centre of health and wellbeing for patients.
The NHS rising star award: Dr Devina Maru is this year’s rising star. She has been helping to increase training on deafness through her passion for reducing inequalities to improve access to care for those who need it most.
The lifetime achievement award: Charmain Angela Case, Lead Clinical Specialist Nurse for Breast Screening at St George’s, has worked at the trust for 40 years. Charmaine has dedicated her career to caring for patients with breast cancer while demonstrating excellent patient centred care.
Caroline Clarke, regional director for the NHS in London said: “I am incredibly proud of London’s NHS staff recognised in this year’s parliamentary awards for their outstanding commitment in providing excellent care to patients. On the NHS’s 75th birthday, it’s time to celebrate you – thank you!”
Chair of the national judging panel and chief nursing officer for England, Dame Ruth May said: “I would like to offer my huge congratulations to the brilliant staff who have won awards this year.
“As we mark the NHS’s 75th birthday, it is important to recognise our 1.4 million staff who are responsible for ensuring patients are given the latest innovative treatments.”
Heather Smith, managing director at LV= General Insurance, who sponsored the awards, said: “Many congratulations to Devina, this year’s winner of the Rising Star Award and to all those nominated. You should all be incredibly proud of your achievements and the contribution you’ve made to deliver better services for the community.”
