'NHS heroes' to receive special awards for going above and beyond in Doncaster

NHS heroes who have cared for and worked to save the lives of residents in Doncaster are set to be honoured with special awards.
By Lucy Roberts
Published 30th Oct 2020, 13:52 BST
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Doncaster Chamber has teamed up with sponsors ORB Recruitment to honour, recognise and celebrate the exceptional work of NHS staff throughout the coronavirus pandemic as part of this year’s Doncaster Business Awards.

Honouring their selflessness, devotion, dedication and care, the chamber of commerce will champion the unsung heroes.

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Four new NHS Recognition Awards have been introduced for 2020/21, with voting to be held internally at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust

NHS heroes are not just doctors and nurses, but the staff who support them, the fundraisers and volunteers too, and their unique contribution will also be celebrated at the awards.

Suzy Brain England OBE, chair of the board at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), said: “This pandemic has been an extraordinary event in the history of the NHS.

"I am pleased and proud to have seen the response of our loyal and skilled NHS employees.

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“Every part of our health service has rallied to protect patients and save lives.

"It is marvellous that the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and its members are now thanking this amazing effort from our NHS Team. Thank you.”

The awards, which typically take place in December and have been rescheduled for March 2021 due to the pandemic, will provide the opportunity to honour both the NHS and the business heroes in the region as leaders and the business community have kept the economy moving against a backdrop of increasing pressure.

The four new awards will recognise ‘Compassionate Care’, ‘Unsung Hero’, ‘Outstanding Contribution’ and ‘Community Hero’.

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Kathryn Singh, chief executive of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), said, “I want to thank the Chamber for thinking of us. It’s great that our colleagues will be recognised alongside businesses in Doncaster.

“It shows an appreciation of their hard work day in day out.”

More information about all the awards and how to enter can be found at www.doncaster-chamber.co.uk/doncaster-business-awards.

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