And the winners 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…Ashley Bedford for being an incredible mentor while empowering staff and students with his guidance, support, and dedication. He is a true inspiration to his team.
The finalists were:
- Ashley Bedford - Charge Nurse, Secure Care Division
- John Murphy - Deputy Team Manager, Community Care Division
- Louise Hornby - Team Leader Treatment Rooms, Community Care Division
The winner of the Quality, Excellence and Learning Award is…Knowsley District Nursing Team for their incredible efforts over the last 18 months, improving patient safety and care quality.
Well done team!
The finalists were:
- Knowsley District Nursing – Community Care Division
- Medicines Management Team - Digital and Data Team, Trust Wide Support Services
- Project Team NHS 111 Option 2 – Mental Health Care Division
The winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award is…Abdi Ahmed for transforming equality and inclusion in our Secure Division, championing diversity, supporting BME staff, well done Abdi!
The finalists were:
- Abdi Ahmed – Equality Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Secure Care Division
- Justine Nakimuli – Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, Trust Wide Support Services
- Godsway Hehetror – Nursing Assistant, Mental Health Care Division
The winner of the Trust Wide Support Services, Individual Award is… Agatha Munyika, for going the extra mile in supporting the team and ensuring the safe provision of a pharmacy service to the wards.
Congratulations Agatha!
The finalists were:
- Agatha Munyika - Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services (Mental Health), Trust Wide Support Services
- Ben Brown – Project Management Officer, Trust Wide Support Services
- Chloe Webb – Project Management Officer, Trust Wide Support Services
The winner of the Trust Wide Support Services Award is…The Business Intelligence Team for providing a hugely valuable service to staff across the whole trust. Well done team!
The finalists were:
- Business Intelligence Team – Trust Wide Support Services
- Carer Engagement Team - Trust Wide Support Services
- Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and Complaints Team - Trust Wide Support Services
The winner of the Clinical Individual Award is…Lee Glenholmes for her clinical expertise, compassion, and mentorship. Lee has supported countless nurses, patients, and families. Truly one of a kind.
The finalists were:
- Helen Whittick – Clinical Team Manager, Community Care Division
- Lee Glenholmes - Community Matron, Community Care Division
- Virginia Peneche - Senior Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Community Care Division
The winner of Clinical Team Award is…Eden Ward for their resilience and continuing with high standards in QRV assessments. The team are truly deserving of this award. Well done team!
The finalists were:
- Eden Ward – Secure Care Division
- Falls Prevention Team Southport and Formby, Community Care Division
- Windsor Community Mental Health Team, Mental Health Care Division
The winner of Valued Partner’s Award is…Sean’s Place, for always going the extra mile to work with the Trust and males facing difficult times as a result of their mental health. Without their support there would be an increased pressure on services and the community.
The finalists were:
- Granby Children’s Centre – Community Care Division
- Joanne Watson, Mersey Cares Charity – Trust Wide Support Services
- Sean’s Place – Mental Health Care Division
The winner of Excellence in Leadership Award is Melanie Davies, who has showed incredible strength and empathy after the loss of her close friend and Deputy Manager Toni Moore. Melanie supported the team through their grief, offering support and guidance during a very difficult time.
The finalists were:
- Lisa Simpson - Clinical Service Manager, Community Care Division
- Melanie Davies - Team Manager, Mental Health Care Division
- Nicola Mercer - Clinical Services Manager, Community Care Division
The winner of Employee of the Year, is… Anjola Folorunsho. Each month we have an Employee of the Month Award and Anjola has won this overall for the year, congratulations!
The finalists were:
- Anjola Folorunsho – Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioner, Community Care Division
- Jacqui Logan – Team Administrator, Mental Health Care Division
- Sarah Nuttall – Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Care Division
Mental Health Triage and Response Team are the winners of the Team of the Year!
Each month we have a Team of the Month Award and Mental Health Triage and Response Team has won this overall for the year.
Well done team!
The finalists were:
- Mental Health Triage and Response Team – Mental Health Care Division
- Sefton Safeguarding Children – Trust Wide Support Services
- Weaver Ward – Mental Health Care Division
The winner of the Shining Star Award is…Cherylnn Harper for setting up a group for people with young onset dementia along with their family/carers. Cherylnn works hard at helping people create new memories and ensuring their dementia journey is positive. Her enthusiasm is inspiring.
The finalists were:
- Catherine Foster – Receptionist, Community Care Division
- Cherylnn Harper - Young Onset Dementia Nurse, Mental Health Care Division
- Katherine Lynch – Health Care Assistant, Community Care Division
The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award is…Carol Anne Murphy for going above and beyond to support staff, students and our service users in CAMHS. Carol Anne makes sure the young people and their families are at the centre of everything she does.
The finalists were:
- Carol Anne Murphy - Nurse Consultant, Community Care Division
- Noirin Smith – Nurse, Mental Health Care Division
- Ruth Sephton - Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Community Care Division
The winner of the Your Choice Award is… Collette Irving for continually encouraging and supporting our service users to become volunteers, some of which are now permanent staff. Collette’s dedication, compassion and kindness shines through in all she does - well done Collette!
The finalists were:
- Collette Irving - Volunteer Coordinator, Trust Wide Support Services
- Liverpool School Health – Community Care Division
- Seaforth and Litherland district nurses – Community Care Division
The winner of the Chief Executives Award, is Bridget Clancy from our Secure Division.
Well done Bridget!
The winner of the Chief Executives Award, Team goes to Southport Post Event Reflection Support for their incredible support post Southport incident.
Well done team!
