In the build up to the Awards, David said, “I’m particularly proud to be launching the Awards this year as 2020 marks the World Health Organisation’s International Year of the Nurse, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.
“This is a year to reflect on the skills, dedication and expertise that our staff provide and to recognise the positive difference they have on so many people’s lives.
“Despite the pandemic our teams have stepped up to deliver compassionate, high quality care. Thank you. There has never been a better time to show our nurses and our support staff across Cygnet how much they’re valued and to appreciate the challenging, yet rewarding conditions in which they work.”
There were 8 awards categories with colleagues nominated by staff members, and service users from across Cygnet. The winner and runners-up in each category are as follows:
Nurse Education Award
Winner
Helen Jennings, Cygnet Hospital Derby
Runners up
Kirsty Oram, The Fields
Roy Thompson, Wolverhampton University
Support Worker of the Year
Winner
Cheryl Murdoch, Cygnet Sherwood House
Runners up
Rose Arney, Tupwood Gate
Emma Barratt, Cygnet Hospital Derby
Trainee Nurse Associate of the Year
Winner
Ben Roberts, Cygnet Cedars
Runners up
Warren Bridges, Cygnet Heathers
Rebecca Horsnell, Cygnet Oaks
Learning Disability Nurse of the Year
Winner
Katie Gray, Cygnet Lodge Brighouse
Runners up
Rachel Clifton, Cygnet Hospital Bury
Marc Moran, Cygnet Aspen House
Nurse Leader of the Year
Winner
Alicia Curtis, Cygnet Hospital Sheffield
Runners up
Lindah Munowenyu, Cygnet Hospital Woking
Hannah Wright, Cygnet Cedars
Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner
Cygnet Lodge Salford
Nursing Team of the Year
Winner
Cygnet Sherwood House
Runners up
Cygnet Aspen Clinic
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone – Roseacre Ward
Nurse of the Year
Winner
Rachel Clifton, Cygnet Hospital Bury
Runners up
Paul Blaker, Cygnet Sherwood Lodge
Katie Walsh, Cygnet Alders Clinic
Many congratulations to all our finalists and especially to the lucky winners, but also a big thank you to all our staff across the whole country, in all roles and functions, who continue to be Cygnet Heroes every day.