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WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO ONE OF OUR NURSES OR MIDWIVES?
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e are proud to be one of the first hospitals in the UK to introduce the DAISY Award, an international recognition programme that honours and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses and midwives provide every day. The Daisy Award is your opportunity to say thank you by sharing your story of how a
“From day one, Hollie has continuously showed empathy and provided support whenever needed. She showed so much passion and love for her job. She was always professional and had exceptional level of knowledge and experience, which was reflected in her dedication to nursing. Our family will always be grateful for her nursing skills, kindness and wonderful care.”
“We were lucky enough to be met by Rosina, a ray of light in a terribly dark time, From that moment, we felt safe in her hands. Her devotion was tangible. Our special time with mum was made special due to the extra efforts of all on Creaton ward, but especially the angel Rosina whose concern extended to the wider family unit.”
nurse or midwife made a difference you will never forget. Established in the USA in 1999 by the family of J Patrick Barnes following his death from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP, the DAISY Foundation commemorates the appreciation Patrick’s family had for the care and compassion shown to him and his family. Following Patrick’s death they felt compelled to say ‘thank you’ to nurses in a very public way. Each DAISY Award Honoree will be recognised at a ceremony in her/his ward or department and will receive a DAISY Award pin, certificate and a hand-carved sculpture A Healer’s Touch. Everyone in the ward/department will celebrate with cinnamon rolls, which were a favourite of Patrick’s during his illness. The Barnes family hope that whenever and wherever nurses and midwives smell that wonderful cinnamon aroma, they stop for a moment and think about how special they are. To nominate an extraordinary nurse or midwife, simply download a nomination form from our website and send it back to us by: Email: daisy.awards@ngh.nhs.uk Post: Julia Jones, DAISY Award Co-Ordinator, Patient, Nursing & Midwifery Services, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD
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