Very best of health
KATRINA TWEEDIE
IF EVER there was a time to celebrate the NHS and those working across health and social care, it’s now.
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said: “In the year of the 72nd anniversary of the NHS, and when our staff across health and social care have risen so magnificently to the challenge of dealing with Covid-19, we can reflect on how far we have come.
“We have adapted and evolved to meet the changing needs and increasing demands on our services, while remaining
committed to the founding principles of an NHS free at the point of delivery. Everyone across health and social care in Scotland has demonstrated incredible resilience, compassion and skills in dealing with the pandemic – and we continue to make a difference to people’s lives thanks to our dedicated staff, partners in health and social care, voluntary organisations and more.”
This year, we want to recognise the extraordinary work of NHS Scotland workers, social care staff and carers in responding to the Covid pandemic so we have introduced a special category – the People’s Choice Award.
While we expect the NHS response to coronavirus to feature in many other categories, the People’s Choice Award will specifically recognise individuals and teams who have responded so magnificently to the challenge.
The People’s Choice Award will be put to a public vote after nominations close on September 30 and when our judging panel have selected the most inspiring, Record readers will be able to vote for their winner in this category from October 19.
We’ll reveal the finalists in all categories on November 11 and winners will be announced on December 9 at the virtual ceremony, which can be viewed online.