2008 Clinical category winners and commendees
The Award for Innovation in Cancer Nursing
Sponsored by The Royal Marsden
Winner:
Nicola James, Nurse Consultant in Urology, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Derbyshire, set up a cost-effective nurse-led prostate cancer service. Read about Nicola's work
Commendee:
Annette Halliwell, Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, set up a one-stop clinic post menopausal bleeding clinic. Read about Annette's work
Diversity in Health Award: for nursing leadership and excellence in delivering care to diverse communities
Sponsored by RCN Diversity
Winner: Pauline Byers, Public Health Specialist and Director of the Practice Development Unit, Derby, developed a whole food approach to managing diabetes following research into the dietary preferences of diabetics within the African-Caribbean community. Read about Pauline's work
Commendee: Janice Muhanna, Professional Development Nurse, Learning Disability Service, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, developed several initiatives to improve services for people with learning disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities. Read about Janice's work
The Community and General Nursing Award
Sponsored by Rosemont Pharmaceutical
Winner:
Catherine Morrison, Senior Lead Community Nurse, Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, launched an overnight hospital-based community nursing service. Read about Catherine's work
Commendee:
Ruth Chauhan, Development Facilitator, Heart of England Foundation Trust, Birmingham, developed an assessment tool to help staff get to know patients with dementia better. Read about Ruth's work
Learning Disability Nursing Award
Sponsored by The Regard Partnership and Choice Support
Winner:
Teresa Day, Health Promotion Specialist in Learning Disabilities and Sexual health, SHIELD Project, Isle of Wight, trained staff to understand the sexual health needs of people with learning disabilities. Read about Teresa's work
Commendee:
Chris Griffiths, Consultant Nurse in Learning Disabilities, Glanrhyd Hospital, Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, introduced a number of initiatives to improve the way people with learning disabilities are treated when admitted to Accident and Emergency. Read about Chris's work
Award for Nursing Initiatives to Combat Malnutrition
Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition
Winner:
Jean Guy, Staff Nurse, Aintree Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, adapted the 'red tray system' to improve nutrition for patients. Read about Jean's work
Commendee:
Michele Pengelly, Cancer Care Cymru Specialist Nurse in Supportive Care, Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, introduced protected mealtimes for patients. Read about Michele's work
Student Nursing Award
Sponsored by Nursing Standard
Winner:
Helen Lavelle, studying a nursing degree at Birmingham University, impressed the judges with her reflections on what dignity in care means in reality. Read about Helen's work
Commendee:
Gemma Rhodes, studying an advanced diploma in mental health nursing at Hull University, impressed the judges with her resolve not to let others cloud her judgement and to approach new patients impartially. Read about Gemma's work
Mental Health Nursing Award
Sponsored by Wyeth
Winner:
Catherine Gamble, Consultant Nurse, Springfield University Hospital, part of South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust, London, introduced a 'traffic-light' risk management system for patients with mental health problems. Read about Catherine's work
Commendee:
Steve Cottrell, Consultant Nurse in Psychotherapy at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, developed a unique cognitive behavioural therapy computer programme. Read about Steve's work
Nursing Innovations in Criminal Settings Award
Sponsored by The Department of Health
Winner:
Karen Swinson, Custody Care Consultant, Metropolitan Police, London, pioneered the inclusion of nurses within police custody healthcare teams. Read about Karen's work
Commendee:
Liz Littlewood, Head of Healthcare, Her Majesty's Prison Full Sutton, York, introduced a mental health service for prisoners detained within the High Security Estate. Read about Liz's work
Child Health Award
Sponsored by Liverpool Victoria
Winner:
Kay Rushforth, Senior Sister, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, West Yorkshire, developed a tool to define paediatric high-dependency care and to identify those children that require high-dependency care. Read about Kay's work
Commendee:
Cheryl Chainey, Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Dorset, made the emergency department more welcoming to younger children by developing a dedicated children's assessment area. Read about Cheryl's work
The Robert Tiffany International Award
Sponsored by RCN
Winner:
Andrew Clarke, Health Adviser in Practice and Development for overseas charity, Child Welfare Scheme, and a part-time Health Visitor for East Lancashire Primary Care Trust, worked with Nepali organisations to deliver innovative and cost effective healthcare to poor urban and rural communities in Nepal. Read about Andrew's work
Very highly commended:
Elaine Cockburn, Head of Midwifery, Borders General Hospital, Melrose, Scotland, led a self sustaining training project to improve obstetric care in Malawi. Read about Elaine's work
Innovation in Continence Care Award
Sponsored by Coloplast
Winner:
Karen Logan, Nurse Consultant and Head of Continence Services, Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust, South East Wales, established an evidence-based policy for teaching intermittent self-catherisation (ISC) and improved service provision for patients. Read about Karen's work
Commendee:
Anne Carroll, Continence Nurse Specialist, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, introduced continence education programmes for both staff and patients. Read about Anne's work
