Recognising NHS organisations awarded the Gold ERS Award
The Ministry of Defence has granted an impressive 16 NHS trusts and two primary care organisations the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
This distinguished award recognises extraordinary support for the Armed Forces community and an ongoing commitment to integrating this support into their workplace culture, resulting in a substantial impact within their organisations and beyond.
There are three levels to the awards: bronze, silver, and gold. Attaining gold status requires organisations to show a deep commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring their policies and practices reflect the core values of the Armed Forces community.
The full list of NHS organisations awarded Gold in 2024 includes:
NHS Trusts
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- East London NHS Foundation Trust
- East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Northern Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Primary Care Organisations
- Ashfields Primary Care Centre
- Portsdown Group Practice.
Celebrating the Achievements
To honour these remarkable accomplishments, the NHS Employers’ Armed Forces team will host a special Community Connect session. This event, scheduled for September 24 2024, will provide a platform for the award winners to share their experiences, best practices, and insights into their journey towards achieving gold status.
Start Your ERS Journey
If your organisation is inspired by these accomplishments and wants to join the ranks of those honoured for their contributions to the Armed Forces community, visit our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Awards website.
Congratulations once again to all the Gold Award recipients for their exceptional commitment and support.
