Nominate your health heroes for prestigious awards

People across Airdrie and Coatbridge are being asked to nominate their local health heroes as the search for Scotland’s most dedicated healthcare professionals gets underway.

The Scottish Health Awards pay tribute to the NHS staff, support workers, volunteers and specialist teams who“make such a difference to so many”.

Every year, thousands of Scots owe their wellbeing and even their lives to the commitment and passion of healthcare professionals whose extraordinary efforts often go unrecognised.

Now, patients, their families, colleagues and members of the public have the chance to help them get the recognition they deserve at the 17th Scottish Health Awards this November.

Run by the Advertiser’s sister paper the Daily Record and in partnership with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, the awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of individuals and teams delivering high quality health care throughout Scotland through 17 diverse categories.

David Dick, editor in chief of the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, said:“Our healthcare system is full of unsung heroes, who go above and beyond to provide the best possible service to those who need it the most. It’s an honour to support such a worthy cause and celebrate those who deliver this important service across Scotland.”

Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for health and sport, added:“Each year the Scottish Health Awards provide an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the work of those dedicated individuals and teams who deliver high quality health and care services to the people of Scotland.

“In the year of the 70th Anniversary of the NHS, we can reflect on how far we have come, adapting and evolving to meet changing needs and increasing demands on our services, while remaining absolutely committed to the founding principles of an NHS free at the point of delivery.

“We continue to be able to make a difference to people’s lives thanks to our dedicated staff, working across the NHS, partners in health and social care, voluntary organisations and more.

“Every achievement and success over the past 70 years wouldn’t have happened without their hard work and commitment and I’d like to thank them for their continued dedication, despite the challenges they face.”

To nominate, go to www.scottishhealthawards. com. Nominations close at 5pm on August 30.

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