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Step into Health awards nominees announced

Join us celebrating those who have supported Step into Health over the last 10 years

24 September 2024

The Step into Health programme is celebrating 10 amazing years. As part of our event, that will bring together stakeholders, pledged organisations and those who have come through the programme, we will have a series of awards that recognise those who have gone above and beyond.

We asked our network to let us know of organisations and individuals that they felt have gone above and beyond to support those taking the step from the Armed Forces community into a fulfilling civilian role in the NHS.

We hope you will join us in celebrating these nominees and we will share more about their work and the deserving winners after our event in October.

Celebrating a member of the Armed Forces community employed by an NHS Organisation who has shown dedication and has contributed in an exceptional way to their team or organisation’s culture.
The nominees are
- Gareth Williams, South East Coast Ambulance Service
- Steve Martin, United Lincolnshire Hospitals
- Billy Kelly, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
- Melanie Dyke, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Gareth Stockley, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust.
Recognising an individual who has come through Step into Health, and is now advocating for the programme, and doing exceptional work in their organisation in support of the Armed Forces community.
The nominees are:
- Rachael Hitch, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
- Gavin Jones, Kings Facilities Management.
Acknowledging an organisation that has provided exceptional support to Service Leavers transitioning into NHS careers.
The nominees are:
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust.
Recognising an NHS organisation that has excelled in creating a supportive environment for NHS employees from the Armed Forces community.
The nominees are:
- Cambridge University Hospitals
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Derbyshire Community Health Services and Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- King's Facilities Management
- Filey and Scarborough Primary Care Network
- NHS Business Services Authority.

Step into Health awards nominees announced

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