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Islington Tribune - by ROISIN GADELRAB
Published: 21 December 2007

Left, Verena Thompson, representing the Stop Smoking Team, and Marlene Rackal at the awards

‘Unsung hero’ healthcare workers receive special awards

OUTSTANDING health workers have been recognised at a special annual ceremony organised by Islington Primary Care Trust.
Patients, members of the public and NHS staff were asked to nominate local health workers who had gone above and beyond the call of duty and really impressed them over the past year.
Islington PCT chairwoman Paula Kahn said: “The PCT wanted to uncover the unsung heroes of Islington’s health service and we certainly achieved that this year.
“We are grateful to the people of Islington for telling us about the healthcare workers who have really made a difference and gone the extra mile to help and provide the best standard of care over the last 12 months.
“We were inundated with nominations and it was tough to decide between them. We’re thrilled that there are so many health stars working locally.
“The teams and individuals that won the awards are really setting the standard.”
The winners of the eight categories who were honoured by the PCT with a trophy to thank them for their hard work and dedication, are:
l Going the Extra Mile Award: Adeyemi Oduneye – Bladder and Bowel Care Service, St Pancras Hospital.
l Health Improvement Award: The Islington Stop Smoking Team – Goswell Road.
l Innovation Award: Michael Moeller – Heart Failure Nurse, Partnership Primary Care Centre.
l Involving Patients and Carers Award: Yuwrajh Durgude – Speech and Language Therapist, Islington REACH Team.
l Long Service Award: Mary Webster – Health Visitor, St John’s Way Medical Centre.
l Outstanding Contribution Award: Marlene Rackal – Twilight District Nurse, Contact Islington, Upper Street.
l Team of the Year Award: Layla Kelly and the Physiotherapy/MSK Administrative Team, Northern and Finsbury Health Centres.
l Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Judith Dixon – GP, St Paul’s Road Medical Centre.
The awards event was held at the Candid Arts Trust on Torrens Street, Angel.

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