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Voting still open to choose Shropshire NHS champion

Voting is still open for you to pick Shropshire's NHS champion as voted for by the public.

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It's up to you to decide which of our finalists should be the winner of the Public Choice Award in this year's Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Awards.

All last week we brought you the stories of the people short-listed for the award.

We met the sister from the oncology ward who puts compassion at the heart of her nursing philosophy and went to tremendous lengths to make sure that one of her patients was able to make a final trip home to be with his family.

We brought you the stories of the volunteer 'Blood Bikes', saving the NHS thousands of pounds and, more importantly, helping to save lives.

Then there were the amazing charity fundraisers Nick Holding and Sally Hodson, who between them have helped to raise £50,000 in three years, thanks to a series of walks.

Porter Maurice Jones from the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford won plaudits from his colleagues for the pride he takes in his work, his helpfulness and his positive attitude.

Dementia care is one of the the key challenges facing the NHSand this week we met the team that's winning awards for its pioneering work.

Peter Herring, chief executive of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: "Our annual Trust Awards provide a snapshot of the outstanding passion and commitment of staff and volunteers working in the county's hospitals and at our services in the community."

"We're delighted that readers of the Shropshire Star will this year have a chance to decide the winner."

Read about all five inspirational nominees here and then cast your vote below:

  • Sue Lovett: Compassion the key for Shropshire nurses

  • Shropshire Blood Bikes: The lifesavers on two wheels

  • Maurice Jones: A major cog at Princess Royal Hospital

  • Shropshire dementia project puts care in the spotlight

  • Fundraisers Nick and Sally build a legacy

The Public Choice Award is one of the 10 awards – and the only one to be voted for by the public.

This year's awards will take place in the reception area of the Shropshire Women and Children's Centre at the PRH at 2pm on September 11.

Reason for the awards and how to take part:

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust's annual Trust Awards are designed to highlight the enthusiastic and innovative efforts of staff at the organisation.

Each year they provide a snapshot of the passion and commitment of the thousands of staff who work at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and in the community, seeking every day to provide the best possible care for half a million people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales.

The Public Choice Award is one of the 10 awards – and the only one to be voted for by the public.

All week, we're bringing you the stories of the five nominees. You can find out how to vote in Saturday's Shropshire Star.

This year's awards will take place in the reception area of the Shropshire Women and Children's Centre at the PRH at 2pm on September 11.

The ceremony will take place ahead of the trust's annual general meeting, which will be held at 3pm in the Education Centre.

Almost 100 nominations were made, a figure on a par with last year. Short-listing has taken place and about 45 nominees have been chosen as the finalists in the awards.

This year there is a revamped set of awards, with a focus on the trust's new values – Proud To Care, Make It Happen, We Value Respect and Together We Achieve.

Four new awards focus on each of the trust's values and there is also a Public Choice Award, which will be open to staff and the wider community to vote for the winner through the Shropshire Star.

The award categories for 2014 are:

  • Quality of Care

  • Proud To Care

  • Make It Happen

  • We Value Respect

  • Together We Achieve

  • Public Choice

  • Research and Development

  • Academies

  • Ward/Department of the Year

  • Leader of the Year

A judging panel featuring executive and non-executive directors, senior managers, members of the public and a representative from a partner organisation will decide the winners (Public Choice aside) at the start of next month.

Members of the public are invited to the awards presentation and the AGM and the trust would be delighted if they can attend the event.

If possible people are asked to please let the trust know in advance if they are planning to attend. This will help to ensure there is an information pack available for them, and that they are provided with details about parking on the day.

The Membership Office can be contacted by calling (01743) 261473 or alternatively by emailing members@sath.nhs.uk

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