It was a historic evening at the 2023 Scottish Health Awards, aligning with the NHS' 75th anniversary. β¨
The 900+ nominations across 16 categories reflect the immeasurable impact and appreciation for our healthcare community.ππ
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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
The public have voted and the votes have been counted.
The winner of the People's Choice 75th Anniversary Award is... Alan McMillan.
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Our final award - Peopleβs 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
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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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 donβt 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 β 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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