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Local NHS staff and volunteers recognised with High Sheriff Awards
12/04/2022
Imam Monawar Hussain presented the awards at the end of his time as High Sheriff
Staff and volunteers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have been honoured with awards by the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire. As Imam Monawar Hussain concluded his time in the role he presented two special High Sheriff Awards to the trusts 14,000 staff members and around 1,000 volunteers, including those at the Horton General Hospital.
The award to the staff noted the “great and valuable service to the people of Oxfordshire during the COVID-19 pandemic”.
Imam Hussain said: “My theme of ‘Celebrating Oxfordshire’s Heroes’ during my term as High Sheriff was inspired through witnessing first-hand the compassion, respect, and professionalism, with which staff at OUH served and cared for COVID-19 patients during one of the most difficult times in modern history.
“It is therefore appropriate that, as my year as High Sheriff concludes, I recognise all staff from and associated with the Trust who have served the people of our county and beyond, with the prestigious High Sheriff’s Award.
“Thank you, on behalf of the county, for all that you have done.”
Volunteers have been the backbone of the Trust’s efforts to support staff while they care for patients during the pandemic. They have completed roles such as distributing PPE, staffing help desks, raising funds, and running the hospital radio station Radio Horton.
Imam Hussain said: “I am delighted to present the High Sheriff’s Award to volunteers from across OUH who give their precious time, energy, and experience, for the benefit of the people of Oxfordshire – and beyond. They are all truly Oxfordshire’s heroes.”
Andrew Carter, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the Trust, said: “Our staff, supported by volunteers and local health partners, have responded magnificently to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the greatest challenge in NHS history.
“It has been inspiring to witness the courage and innovation shown by members of our OneTeamOneOUH across all our sites. On behalf of the Trust Board, a heartfelt thank you to all staff – clinical and non-clinical – for everything that they have done and continue to do for our patients as well as each other.
“This award is in recognition of everything they do each and every day to provide the best possible care for our patients and deliver compassionate excellence. They should be proud of the difference they have made to so many people in our local community.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam