Congratulations go to Angela Shaw who was the winner in the ‘Support Worker Award’ category at this year’s Scottish Health Awards ceremony which took place at the Corn Exchange, Edinburgh on 4 November.
The Scottish Health Awards are the most prestigious and recognised awards for those working across NHS Scotland and its partners to deliver high quality health and social care services to the people of Scotland. Run by the Daily Record, in partnership with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, the awards recognise those who go that extra mile to improve the health and wellbeing of others.
Angela, a clinical support worker with the health protection/TB service based at Kirklands Headquarters, was nominated by public health nurse team leader Karen McLennan for going far beyond her role.
Karen said: “I have never met another support worker who is as diligent and exceptional at her job in every aspect in my long nursing career. Angela is someone who is always looking to improve her own contribution but also provides suggestions for the wider team.
“This award is a testament to her dedication, hard work and determination to improve the health outcomes for her patients.”
During the pandemic, the public health department was able to rely on Angela to cope with whatever situation she was presented with. She also provides emotional support to help with the wellbeing of colleagues. When the pandemic began, Angela played a key role in setting up the community testing system in Lanarkshire, often putting her family life on hold and working during weekends.
On winning, Angela said: “I didn’t expect to win the award given the other two amazing nominees who were in the same category as myself.
“I wouldn’t be able to do my job if it wasn’t for the support from the wonderful team that are behind me – Karen who nominated me, health protection nurse consultant Caroline Thomson, Dr Nicholas Kennedy, infectious disease physician, and the full public health team in NHS Lanarkshire.”
Watch the awards ceremony in full at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lYbT9rh1dU
