West London NHS Trust is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of colleagues at the 4th Annual Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) London Division Awards. Held at the College’s Prescott Street headquarters, the event gathered around 100 nominees, finalists, and guests to honour the exceptional contributions of psychiatrists, educators, patients, and carers from across the capital.
At the event, Dr Daniel Andrews, Director of Medical Education, was honoured as Educator of the Year—an achievement that reflects the values we strive for at West London NHS Trust. During the awards ceremony, it was noted:
“Daniel’s biggest strength is his relationship with resident doctors. Many have approached him at critical points, some on the verge of leaving training altogether. However, through his quiet reassurance and thoughtful guidance, they regained confidence and thrived. Many of them now thrive in their careers as consultants!”
Dr Andrews expressed deep gratitude to his colleagues, trainers, education team, and resident doctors “for the incredible work they do day in, day out,” and added:
“From trainee to consultant, I’ve learned that mutual respect and learning are essential. As medical educators, we’re not just shaping compassionate, confident doctors, we’re also helping define the standards of patient care and workplace culture, now and for the future.”
Alongside Dr Andrews, Dr Mona Jaffar-Karballai, Foundation Doctor at West London NHS Trust, won Foundation Doctor of the Year for providing the highest standards of compassionate care and clinical expertise. During her Liaison Psychiatry rotation at West Middlesex Hospital, she earned admiration from her colleagues for her empathy, respectful conduct, and great collaboration across the multidisciplinary teams.
Other recognised individuals included:
• Dr Michael Yousif, shortlisted for Educator of the Year
• Daksha Samani, Moira and Phil Hunter (Cassel Hospital) shortlisted for Patient/Carer Contributor of the Year
Reflecting on the evening, Dr Suhana Ahmed, Chair of the RCPsych London Division and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at West London NHS Trust noted: “The aim of the Awards is to honour those who quietly and humbly transform lives. I’m proud to say we’ve done that once again.”
