SCOTTISH HEALTH AWARDS 2008

by Nicola Morris, Organising Assistant

The Scottish Health Awards 2008 will be held on Thursday 6th November, and will recognise and reward Scotland's most committed and caring NHS workers.

UNISON Scotland is proud to be one of the sponsors of the awards, which give recognition to workers in the NHS in Scotland and those working in health services for the vital role they play in society.

These are people who might be in jobs that normally don't have a high profile and who generally should be recognised for their commitment to the NHS and their loyalty and devotion to their patients.

People who genuinely make a difference! UNISON Scotland is the sponsor of the Support Workers Award, which recognises the indispensable support staff without whom NHS Scotland couldn't function.

In addition two of our branches (Lothian Health and Ayrshire & Arran health) club together to sponsor the Mental Health Team of the Year award This year, as part of the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the NHS, a special award titled "Pride of NHSScotland Award" will be presented. Individuals can be nominated for this award by a family member, patient, or colleague.

The Pride of the NHSScotland Award is meant to identify and recognise those who have a long standing commitment to the NHS in Scotland and year after year have contributed to its development.

For full information about the awards and to access the on-line nomination form visit the Scottish Health Awards 2008 website www.scottishhealthawards.com. The deadline for nominations is Monday 8th September 2008, so get those nominations in quick!

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