And the winners of Star Awards 2025 are...
Well done to all of our winners and our shortlisted finalists at The Stars Awards evening, you should all be very proud.
The winner of the Kindness and Caring Award is…Alison Edge for going above and beyond supporting a colleague through their cancer journey. With kindness and our Trust values at heart, Alison was there every step – A true inspiration.
The finalists were:
- Alison Edge, Nursing Associate - Community Care Division
- Johnson Ward, Secure Care Division
- Learning Disability Community Team, Liverpool - Secure Care Division
The winner of the Quality, Excellence and Learning Award is… The supportive observation project Team for delivering a digital solution across Mental Health and Secure Care saving staff time so they can focus more on patient care. Well done team.
The finalists were:
- Count Me In Team - Trust Wide Support Services
- Megan McGee, Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Mental Health Care Division
- Supportive Observation Project Team - Mental Health Care Division
The winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award is…Megan, for creating a culturally sensitive guidance around psychotropic medication during Ramadan, supporting our Muslim service users safely in urgent care. Well done Megan.
The finalists were:
- Louise Leatherbarrow, Deputy Operational Admin Manager - Community Care Division
- Megan McGee, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Mental health Care Division
- Rebecca Hartley, Assistant Psychologist - Mental Health Care Division
The winner of the Trust Wide Support Services, Individual Award is…Jayne for being a caring, compassionate leader who truly lives our Trust values. Jayne listens, supports without judgement and gives knowledgeable advice to help drive improvements.
The finalists were:
- Deborah McKenna, PALS and Complaints Co-ordinator - Trust Wide Support Services
- Jayne Toole, Strategic Organisational Effectiveness Lead - Trust Wide Support Services
- Joanne Cunningham, Communications Manager - Trust Wide Support Services
The winner of the Trust Wide Support Services Award is…The Mossley Hill Project for its collaboration across Trust support services and clinical staff. They’ve delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose hospital, going above and beyond to create the best environment for recovery. Well done team.
The finalists were:
- Mossley Hill Project Team - Trust Wide Support Services
- Organisational Effectiveness Team - Trust Wide Support Services
- PALS and Complaints Team - Trust Wide Support Services
The winner of the Clinical Individual Award is… Alan for working tirelessly to develop a specialist IBS Dietetics service, developing clinics. Patients say his support has been life changing, even helping reduce reliance on bowel medication. Well done Alan.
The finalists were:
- Alan Haddy, Specialist Community Dietitian - Community Care Division
- Jodie Grace, Leg Ulcer Nurse - Community Care Division
- Mark Sampson, Clinical Lead Psychologist - Mental Health Care Division
The winner of Clinical Team Award is…Johnson Ward for their outstanding commitment to transformative care. The team support the most acutely unwell patients with compassion while improving lives in the most challenging circumstances. Well done team
The finalists were:
- Children in Care Team, Knowsley - Community Care Division
- Johnson Ward - Secure Care Division
- Musculo Skeletal Services, St Helens and Knowsley - Community Care Division
The winner of the Volunteer of the Year award is… Autistic Spectrum Collective which is made up of carers and service users with lived experience who’ve gone above and beyond to reduce social isolation and boost wellbeing. Truly inspiring work!
The finalists were:
- Autistic Spectrum Collective - Community Care Division
- Fran Whitehouse, Volunteer - Trust Wide Support Services
- Kelly Burrows, Volunteer - Trust Wide Support Services
The winner of Excellence in Leadership Award is…Alex for demonstrating calm, compassionate, and decisive leadership in complex situations. Alex listens and ensures patient-centered solutions, earning respect across teams and external agencies. Well done Alex.
The finalists were:
- Alex Cookson, Associate Director Learning Disabilities and Autism - Secure Care Division
- Chen Shoko, Nurse Consultant - Secure Care Division
- Phoebe Surtees-Smith, Team Manager - Community Care Division
The winner of Employee of the Year, is… Leigha, well done Leigha!
The finalists were:
- Leigha Farrington, Nurse Practitioner - Community Care Division
- Victoria Clayton, Peer Support Worker and Elizabeth Johnson, Support Time and Recovery Worker - Mental Health Care Division
- Victoria Griffiths, Clinical Team Manager - Mental Health Care Division
The winner of Team of the Year are Picton District Nurses, Out of Hours District Nurses, Palliative care Specialist Team are the winners of the Team of the Year. Well done team.
The finalists were:
Due to the exceptional standard, the judges were unable to narrow this category down to three nominees:
- Community Forensic Learning Disability Service, Lancashire and South Cumbria - Secure Care Division
- Community Learning Disability Team, Liverpool - Secure Care Division
- Immunisation Team, Liverpool - Community Care Division
- District Nurses, Picton, Out of Hours District Nurses, Palliative Care Specialist Team - Community Care Division
The winner of the Shining Star Award is…Sam for supporting her team through challenges with positivity, supervision and reflective practice. Sam’s driven improvements in care, staff morale and ward safety – leading by example every day. Well done Sam.
The finalists were:
- John Ludden, Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health Division
- Sam McLavey, Ward Manager, Broadoak - Mental Health Division
- Shruti Sharma, Team Leader - Community Care Division
The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award is…Deborah for being compassionate, understanding and whose genuine care has been a constant reassurance. We’re sad to see her retire as future trainees will not be as lucky to learn from her. Well done Deborah.
The finalists were:
- Bernie Malone, Nurse Advisor - Community Care Division
- Deborah Molyneux, Medical Secretary - Secure Care Division
- Elaine Griffiths, Psychotherapist/Family Therapist - Community Care Division
- Julie Critchley, Freedom To Speak Up Guardian - Secure Care Division
- Kath Aston, Senior Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Care Division
The winner of the Your Choice Award is… Kathy, who is an amazing HCA, devoted to Mersey Care and her patients. She goes above and beyond every day, supporting both patients and the team with care and dedication. Well done Kathy!
The finalists were:
- Alana Wareing, Clinical Team Manager - Community Care Division
- Kathy Lynch, Health Care Assistant - Community Care Division
- Rebecca Ratcliffe, Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Community Care Division
The winner is…Shelley Ward for their outstanding support and teamwork. They welcomed and guided new staff, helped them grow in confidence, and demonstrated compassion and collaboration even in challenging situations. Truly inspiring!
The finalists were:
- Autistic Spectrum Conditions Service, Liverpool and Sefton - Community Care Division
- Mental Health Support Team, Warrington - Community Care Division
- Shelley Ward - Secure Care Division
