Staff and volunteers at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) have been selected as finalists for two prestigious accolades at The National Patient Experience Awards.
Cally Bruce, an acute oncology advanced nurse practitioner, is a finalist for The Fiona Littledale Award, in recognition of her work to enhance the experience for patients with cancer.
In particular, she continues to focus on improving the care for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment at the Harlow-based hospital as an emergency with suspected neutropenic sepsis.
Speaking about her nomination, Ms Bruce said: “I’m honoured and humbled to be nominated for such an award and l’m looking forward to joining the Patient Panel for the ceremony on the night.”
The Patient Panel has also reached the Fiona Littledale Awards finals
Also nominated are the Patient Panel, who has reached the finals for its members’ work on the Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2018.
Their work at Harlow Leisurezone in March 2018 has provided the opportunity to share their findings to identify what matters in west Essex and Hertfordshire communities.
Ann Nutt, chair of the Patient Panel, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as finalists. Our members give their time to support the hospital and are committed to making a difference for other patients.”
The awards ceremony, run by the Patient Experience Network, will be held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, on Wednesday, March 18.
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