Our Health Heroes: celebrating COVID contributions

On 23 March, more than 300 NHS and social care staff gathered for the virtual Our Health Heroes awards organised by Skills for Health. They were joined by sector and government leaders including Edward Argar, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care. After a year in which the NHS faced its toughest ever challenges, the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown was an apt day to be recognising, reflecting, and celebrating the difference to people lives these unsung health heroes continue to make, day after day. Delivered by Skills for Health, with the help of partners UNISON, NHS Employers, SFJ Awards and Bevan Brittan, the annual Our Health Heroes campaign, now in its fifth year, shines a light on the extraordinary efforts of thousands of healthcare support staff who work hard behind the scenes to keep the system running. Fifteen individuals, 4 teams and 19 NHS and social care organisations from across the country received national recognition for the incalculable difference they have made to people’s lives over the last 12 months. UNISON sponsors two award categories: operational services support worker and apprentice of the year. UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “We are really proud to sponsor the Our Health Heroes awards. The awards shine a light on the work of those healthcare staff who are often overlooked for recognition. “This year, more than any other, the awards help to promote the message that everyone who works in the NHS is valu...
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