NHS heroes from Merseyside and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust were honoured at a glittering awards evening.
More than 1,200 guests, including staff, sponsors and well-known celebrities, attended the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool to celebrate the achievements of staff from across MWL including .
The Trust has 21 health locations locally including Southport & Formby Hospital, Ormskirk Hospital, St Helens Hospital and Whiston Hospital. They serve a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff
A total of 12 awards were handed out on the evening as teams and individuals were honoured for their outstanding service to patients.
Speaking at the awards, Chief Executive Rob Cooper, said:
“Tonight is all about recognising the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion that each of you brings to your role every day.
“I would like to say the biggest thank you for your continued commitment to providing the highest standards of patient care. No matter what challenges come our way, you are never taken for granted. I am very proud of you all.’’
Sponsored by local and national businesses, and at no cost to the NHS, the annual awards are a chance to recognise the enormous difference our NHS heroes have made to the lives of their many patients and the local community over the last year, and the hard work and commitment they continue to show each and every day.
The evening began with the announcement of three special awards.
The first went to staff at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals for their response to the Southport tragedy in July 2024.
Richard Fraser, former Trust Chairman received an Outstanding Contribution Award and Ann Marr OBE, former Chief Executive received a Lifetime Achievement Award for their tireless service to the Trust and the NHS.
Other winners were:
Excellence in Clinical Care
Winner – Ward 2C, Respiratory, Whiston Hospital
Finalist – Ward 4B, Surgical Care, Whiston Hospital
Finalist – Ward 14A, Orthopaedics, Southport Hospital
Excellence in Quality Improvement
Winner – Radiology Department, Whiston and St Helens hospitals
Finalist – Musculoskeletal Service, MWL
Finalist – St Helens Urgent Treatment Centre
Excellence in Patient Safety
Winner – Dementia and Delirium Team, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals
Finalist – Pre-operative Department, St Helens Hospital
Finalist – Theatres Materials Management Team, MWL
Excellence in Support Services
Winner – Estates and Facilities Department
Finalist – Cold Decontamination Team, Whiston and St Helens Hospitals
Finalist – Operational Site Managers, MWL
Patient Experience Award
Winner – Prosthetics and Laser Suite Team, Whiston and St Helens hospitals
Finalist – Endoscopy Services, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals
Finalist – Marshalls Cross Medical Centre
Employee of the Year
Winner – Debbie Warburton, Ward Manager, Whiston Hospital
Finalist – Anthony Robinson, Resident Doctor, Southport Hospital
Finalist – Julie Woosey, Bereavement Officer, Whiston Hospital
Team of the Year
Winner – Urology Department, MWL
Finalist – Dermatology Department, MWL
Finalist – St Helens Community District Nursing Team
People’s Choice Award (Sponsored by Stand Up For Southport)
Winner – Paediatric Department, Ormskirk Hospital
Finalist – Raz Ngomane, Ward Catering Assistant, Southport Hospital
Finalist – Ward 10A, FESS, Southport Hospital
People’s Choice Award (Sponsored by the St Helens Star)
Winner – Diabetes Department, St Helens and Whiston hospitals
Finalist – Emergency Department, Whiston Hospital
Finalist – Zoe Hart-Davis, Midwife, Whiston Hospital
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