Nominate your heath heroes now
People across West Lothian are being asked to nominate their local health heroes for the Scottish Health Awards.
The awards pay tribute to the NHS staff, support workers, volunteers and specialist teams who make such a difference.
Every year, thousands of Scots owe their wellbeing and even their lives to the commitment and passion of healthcare professionals.
Now, patients, their families, work colleagues and members of the public have the chance to help them get the recognition they rightly deserve at the 17th annual Scottish Health Awards this November.
Run by the Daily Record and in partnership with NHSScotland and the Scottish Government, the Scottish Health Awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of individuals and teams delivering high quality health care throughout Scotland. The achievements are recognised through 17 diverse categories.
Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, said:“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. 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. The Scottish Health Awards recognise both the outstanding contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also shines a light on those who work so hard behind the scenes in support roles to ensure Scotland has the highest standard of health and care services. I hope that during the 10-week nomination period, patients, the public and staff will take the opportunity to nominate the people who are at the forefront of delivering consistent, reliable and responsive health and social care services in Scotland.”
David Dick, Editor in Chief of 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.”All finalists will be invited to attend the awards ceremony at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Thursday, November 1. To nominate, go to www.scottishhealthawards. com. Nominations close at 5pm on August 30.