The dedication of employees to make a difference to people’s lives was celebrated at Oxford Health’s staff awards 2023 on Tuesday (April 25).

Among other virtues, winners demonstrated commitment, kindness and compassion in the work that they do.

Oxford Health is an NHS foundation trust that provides physical, mental health and social care to people of all ages across Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties.

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Its services are delivered at around 150 different sites that include community bases, hospitals, clinics and in people’s homes.

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The staff work directly with patients and help make a difference to their lives.

Nearly 400 trust employees were nominated by a patient, family or colleague for an award this year.

The awards were contested across 13 different categories from working with the NHS People Promise to recognise delivery of care, patient experience, volunteering, inclusion and more!

The nominees, executive team and attendees joined together on Tuesday (April 25) at Unipart House in Oxford to celebrate colleagues, share inspirational nominations and support each other.

According to an Oxford Health spokesperson the atmosphere was brimming with positivity, cheers and smiles as the winners were announced.

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Dr Nick Broughton, Oxford Health’s chief executive officer, said: “It was wonderful to be face to face with colleagues again, after some tough times of late, to honour our colleagues who work hard each and every day to deliver caring, safe and excellent patient care.”

Chair of the Trust, David Walker, added: “I was especially pleased to recognise some of our staff who work in non-clinical roles too, as their contributions could go under the radar.

“I was glad colleagues who work on receptions, or in estates, and workforce were winners.”

Oxford Health has extended its congratulations to all the winners, runners up and nominees.

The individual awards were handed out as follows:

The Delivering Care Award was won by Natalie Canfer.

The improving patient experience award was given to Andrew Prophet.

The inclusion award winner was Diane Woodward.

The Living the Values Award went to Cristine Crook.

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The preceptorship award was won by Sally-Anne Phillips.

The recognising excellence and innovation award was given to Emma Corless.

The safe care award was handed to Helen Wakeling.

The wellbeing award winner was Amor Bache.

The team awards were handed out as follows:

The clinical teamwork award was given to Community Hospital Matrons.

The flexible clinical team award winner was the Community Nutrition and Dietetics team.

The flexible non-clinical team award went to the Healthy Minds Operational Team.

The volunteer awards were handed out as follows:

Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Imogen Pursglove.