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It was a historic evening at the 2023 Scottish Health Awards, aligning with the NHS' 75th anniversary. ✨

The 900+ nominations across 16 categories reflect the immeasurable impact and appreciation for our healthcare community.🏆💙

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What an evening! Congratulations to all of the #ScotHealthAwards 2023 finalists and winners - you are all true inspirations!

Thanks to our partners @NHSScotland and @scotgov
Also to our category sponsors. We value your support to help us recognise our true NHS heroes. #sponsored

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The public have voted and the votes have been counted.

The winner of the People's Choice 75th Anniversary Award is... Alan McMillan.
#ScotHealthAwards #sponsored @AlphaSolway @NHSScotEvents

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Our final award - People’s Choice Award, sponsored by @AlphaSolway
The finalists:
Annette Heary & Christine Thompson, NHS Lothian
Janice McClymont & Jackie McKechnie, NHS Lanarkshire
Alan McMillan, Scottish Ambulance Service
Julie Walker, NHS Highland #ScotHealthAwards #Sponsored

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The winner is… Ward 4, Forth Valley Royal Hospital Nursing Team!

This team serves patients with severe illnesses who have challenging behaviours who are too aggressive to remain in care homes – a much-deserved win!
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Now, the Top Team Award, sponsored by @UnisonScot.
Our finalists:
Haematology Team, NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Lothian Green Theatres Anaesthetists Team, NHS Lothian
Ward 4 Forth Valley Royal Hospital Nursing Team, NHS Forth Valley
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And our winner is… Derek Kennedy!
Derek has been a focal point for the development and continued growth of CIRCLE Recovery Hub through managing and mentoring Peer Support Workers – congratulations!
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Now the Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by Glasgow Caledonian University, ReaCH.
Our finalists:
Derek Kennedy, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Janice McClymont, NHS Lanarkshire
Dave Rigby, NHS Western Isles
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The winner is… Fiona Cruikshanks!
Fiona extends her professionalism and care to her local community, leading a local group of First Responders to offer help to those who need it – congratulations!
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Sponsored by @unisonnhsggc, up next is the Nurse Award. Our incredible finalists are:
Maggie Clark, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Fiona Cruickshanks, NHS Highland
Angela Thomson, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
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The winner is… Dr Andrew Blaikie!
With a focus on the prevention and diagnosis of blindness, Andrew has helped transform the lives of those living in underprivileged countries – congrats Andrew!
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Next up is the Global Citizenship Award, sponsored by Public Health Scotland.
The shortlisted is:
Dr Mudher Al-Khairalla, NHS Tayside
Dr Andrew Blaikie, NHS Fife
Dr Wendy McMullen on behalf of MALSCOT team, NHS Tayside
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And our winner is… Dr Joanna Bowden!
By redesigning and modernising palliative care services, Joanna helped provide a community outreach specialist palliative care service – brilliant work!
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Next is the Doctor Award, sponsored by the British Medical Association.
The finalists are:
Dr Joanna Bowden, NHS Fife
Dr Kerri Davidson, NHS Fife
Dr Colm McCarthy, NHS Borders
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The winner is… Michael Kidd!
An inspirational person, Michael lost his daughter at at a young age and has since helped numerous people and inspired change through fundraising – sensational, congratulations Michael!
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Recognising true commitment, next is the Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by DrDoctor. The finalists are:
Michael Kidd, Scottish Ambulance Service
Elaine Muir, NHS Tayside
Olga Szelemej, NHS National Services Scotland
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And the winner is… Amma Birth Companions!

Walking by the side of expectant mothers since 2019, Amma Birth Companions ensure women don’t have to experience pregnancy alone - fantastic work!
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Now time for the Tackling Health Inequalities Award, sponsored by @scotgov.
Our finalists:
Amma Birth Companions &
Claire Dinning, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network, Edinburgh HSCP
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There can only be one winner… Claire Bashford!
After setting up the mental health team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Claire has led and implemented a vast array of improvements – congrats Claire!
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Next up is the Care for Mental Health Award, sponsored by @EdinburghNapier University. Shortlisted is:
Claire Bashford, NHS Lothian
Marchburn Ward, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Maternity & Neonatal Psychological Interventions, NHS Lothian
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