Awards for top health professionals

FAMILY doctors and healthcare professionals have been recognised for their hard work, dedication and commitment to caring for and working with local people in Warrington’s first Primary Care Awards.
Dozens of nominations were received for the six awards, which were organised by NHS Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in partnership with Primary Care Nurse Education Programme “Practice Makes Perfect”, recognising staff for their commitment and outstanding levels of care and consideration towards patients.
Dr CPM Ali was recognised for 28 years of caring for patients in Warrington by being given the Long-Term Service award.
Nominated by his practice, Dr Ali who retired at the end of August was described as being a traditional family doctor who has throughout the years cared for generations of families.
Dr Edward Taylor was presented with the Innovation In Practice Award for his work with the Intermediate Care Service, which supports patients at home so they avoid going into hospital.
Described as “pioneering” and an “important contribution’, his work offers better outcomes for patients in terms of quality of life and independence.
The Excellence in Healthcare Award was presented to Sister Angela Dickin for her commitment to patient care and safety, seen through her work with other healthcare professionals across Warrington over the past two years.
Paul Steele, Engagement, Experience and Communications Lead for Warrington CCG was recognised for his continued efforts by being given the Contributions to Clinical Commissioning Award.
Described as “an extremely approachable person willing to help all colleagues”, Paul was praised for his engagement work with local people and for promoting the organisation and its values and vision for “excellence in Warrington”.
Dr Lutz Umnus was presented with the award for Contributions to Warrington Healthcare Above and Beyond after being described as a “dedicated practitioner with passion for progress” and “an inspiration to all” for his enthusiasm and willingness to help, support and contribute to all aspects of healthcare.
Dr Brendan O’Colmain received the Allround Award for his outstanding contributions to all areas of healthcare in Warrington. His dedication was described as “being truly remarkable with years of tremendous self-sacrifice in his different roles to ensure his patient and healthcare in Warrington always came first.”
Dr O’Colmain is said to follow patients up at weekends or bank holidays as well as contacting parents with concerns over children and visiting poorly patients in hospital to give support and care to their families.
In addition to the award winners, two nominees were highly commended for their work in Primary Care. These were Andrea Brinksman for her long-term service, commitment and dedication to General Practice and Paula Wilson for giving up her time freely to ensure that patients in Warrington always received good quality care – no matter which practice they were visiting.
Dr Andy Davies, Local GP and chairman of Warrington CCG, said: “Congratulations to all of the award winners and of those staff who were nominated. This is a great opportunity to celebrate all the hard work that goes on unrecognised every day in primary care, particularly all the efforts that our local doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and CCG staff are putting into caring for the local community and ensuring that they receive the best possible healthcare.”