Opportunity for patients to give thanks to local health workers

The people of Tayside are being asked to nominate their local healthcare heroes as the hunt for Scotland’s top health workers begins.

Every year, the Scottish Health Awards recognise and reward the dedication of NHS staff, support workers, volunteers and specialist teams who go the extra mile in providing patient care.

Nominations are being sought from those who want to acknowledge the quality of treatment they have received, either for themselves or a loved one.

This is an opportunity to reward the people who help the NHS provide high quality care to people in Scotland’s hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists, and communities.

Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for health and sport, said the awards were an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of health workers.

“In my role as cabinet secretary for health and sport, I regularly witness the energy, commitment and compassion shown by people working in our NHS and across our partners,” she said.

“I hope that during the 10-week nomination period, patients, the public and staff will take the opportunity to nominate the people who deserve to be recognised for their contribution to the delivery of consistent, reliable and responsive health and care services in Scotland.”

There are 17 award categories and finalists will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh in November.

To nominate a local healthcare hero visit scottishhealthawards.com. The closing date for nominations is Thursday August 31.