From supporting patients through their cancer diagnosis to delivering compassionate care at the end of life – local people have been putting forward their healthcare heroes for a special award, and we can now reveal who made it onto the shortlist.
A clinical nurse specialist at Grimsby hospital, a community team caring for end-of-life patients in North Lincolnshire and a team of specialist respiratory nurses at Castle Hill Hospital have all been revealed as finalists for the Healthcare Heroes award which is nominated for by patients and their families.
The accolade is one of 15 awards set to be announced at the Golden Stars ceremony which celebrates and recognises employees of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Louise Salt, Clinical Nurse Specialist, was put forward by a patient who said she’d been a ‘constant source of support’ following their cancer diagnosis and beyond. They expressed their deep gratitude for her dedication and care over a five year period and credited her swift action with their current remission.
The North Lincolnshire Macmillan Healthcare Team were put forward by a family for the end-of-life care given to their mother. Thanks to them, she was able to be spend her final days at home surrounded by family where she was comfortable and well-looked after. The family expressed immense gratitude to the team, describing them as invaluable to the NHS.
In a similar vein, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Respiratory Specialist Care Nurses at Castle Hill Hospital were put forward by the family of a patient in line with her wishes, following her death. They were praised for the pivotal role they played in her care and well-being over nearly a decade and for their professionalism and empathy.
Earlier this year members of the public were asked to put forward their nominations for the award and a judging panel, which included patient representatives, whittled down the nominations to the three finalists.
The winner of the Healthcare Heroes Award, and 14 others, will be revealed on Friday 10 October at Golden Stars 2025, which is being held at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.
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