Nurses and midwives at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust were highlighted for their dedication and compassionate care during an awards ceremony.
The event, held at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, saw colleagues across nursing and midwifery shortlisted for various accolades which included awards reflecting the Trust values ambition, respect and compassion (ARC), and Acute Midwife of the Year and Healthcare Assistant Award.
Mel Roberts, Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, introduced the event reminding colleagues of the impact that nurses and midwives have on our patients.
She added: “As nurses and midwives, we are often the first face patients see and the last voice they hear. The compassion we show, the respect we give, the integrity we uphold, and the excellence we strive for through being ambitious – these are all reflections of our values in action.
“When we live our Trust Values, we create a culture of safety, kindness, and accountability. We build trust with those we serve. We support one another in times of challenge and change. And we ensure that care is not only clinically effective but deeply human.”
A full list of winners are below.
Marc Rocisca – Ambition Award
Wilhelmina Goodwin – Ambition Award
Hayley Lezzi – Respect Award
Bandana Devi – Respect Award
Sam Wilson Hall – Compassion Award
Annabel Bottrill – Compassion Award
Elizabeth (Betty) Wiseford – Community Nurse Award
Jaswinder Kaur – Health Care Assistant Award
Priya Kailey – Theatre/Interventional Radiology Nurse Award
Elizabeth Whitehouse – Midwifery Support Worker of the Year
Mae Yee Check – Acute Midwife of the Year
Loretta Mason – Community Midwife Award
