It is a mere five days until the deadline for nominations for the Bristol & Bath Health and Care Awards draws to a close.
The awards are an excellent opportunity to recognise health care professionals and organisations that go above and beyond in their sector to help people and provide the best care that they possibly can.
To give you some inspiration, we’ve taken the opportunity to re-highlight six health care heroes and their stories.
Inspirational cancer nurse is also raising money for the people she treats
Tracey Arthur is a senior nurse at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre but dedicating her working life to helping patients that are suffering with cancer isn’t enough for Tracey.
Astoundingly, she has previously taken part in the Bristol to Paris 2017 cycle, London to Amsterdam 2018 cycle, abseiled the BHOC nine floors high in addition to a skydive.
Woman who had a tumour the size of a melon is now raising money for cancer research
Due to a GP appointment cancellation, Kerry was able to see a GP straight after noticing a lump in her stomach. Unfortunately she then discovered that she had two tumours on her ovaries. One the size of a melon and one the size of a grapefruit.
After receiving the diagnosis, Kerry is ploughing ahead with the future and will be bringing together friends to form a strong army of women, men and children to take on Pretty Muddy in Bath in September to raise money for Cancer Research.
Bristol-based Professor carries out first ever innovative procedure
A groundbreaking procedure was carried out by Professor Dahl at University Hospital Bristol for the first time on the NHS.
Designed to achieve a higher success rate for treating prostate cancer and to tackle the traditionally negative side effects of radiotherapy, the procedure reduces side effects by 70%.
Retired nurse still volunteers after 30 years of working for the NHS
An expansive career of 30 years in the NHS wasn’t enough for retired nurse Debbie Grant who still volunteers on the neonatal ward at the RUH representing charity ‘Bliss’.
Debbie acts as a crucial point of support for families who are going through one of the most challenging times in their life with a baby in intensive care.
The 82 year old Nurse who is still working night shifts
Brenda Oliveira has worked night shifts at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD) for a hugely impressive 50 years.
Ensuring that her own personal life fits around her commitment to night shifts at the hospital.
This Yeovil hospital team are the best in England for A&E waiting times
At Yeovil Hospital, an astoundingly high percentage of 97.37 per cent of patients were seen within the four-hour target.
Seeing 55,880 emergency patients last year, with every malady and severe condition including heart-attacks, serious road accident injuries, broken limbs, migraines and everything in between.
If you know an individual or team working in the health sector who deserves some recognition. You can nominate them by filling in the form below:
