Midwife Amy Gill and Ward Clerk Claire Woon are our first Making a Difference Award winners

Amazing attributes demonstrated by two of our staff have seen them crowned our first Making a Difference Award winners.

Midwife Amy Gill and Ward Clerk Claire Woon are both January winners, with one more presentation of certificates and chocolates to follow.

Independent staff judging panels judge submissions against each of the Trust values – learn, improve, compassion, openness, pride, respect and partnership.

Claire was nominated for the pride she shows in her job on Cedar Ward at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby.

Her nomination read: “Hard to choose just one value as Claire demonstrates all of them.

“I don't think she realises what a difference she makes and how the ward now runs better because she is the lynchpin holding it together, having a handle on everything going on.

“She is a shining example of pride in action and fully deserves to be recognised for the difference she has made.”

Amy was put forward for the way she works in partnership with new mothers and often comes in on days off to check they are OK.

“She is a world class midwife and deserves so much recognition for the hard work she does,” her nomination read.

“A lot of women in the Pre-term Prevention Clinic end up on long periods of bed rest which can be uncomfortable and boring.

“Amy has gone out of her way to create a Care Plan specifically to ensure they get the best care without being disturbed more than they need to be. She takes immense pride in the work she does and makes sure patients keep their dignity.”

The Making a Difference Awards, sponsored by UHCW Charity, sit alongside other recognition schemes such as appreciation cards, Service Awards, the DAISY Awards for midwives and nurses and the annual Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs).

Anyone is able to submit an entry thanking individuals or teams – whether clinical, non-clinical or from our support services – who demonstrated enthusiasm, expertise and empathy to deliver the highest standards of care.

To nominate a staff member for a Making a Difference Award, click here