Acknowledging the hard work within Primary Care
Every month, we take a moment to shine a spotlight on the hard work and dedication demonstrated by our Primary Care colleagues. The ‘Star of the Month’ award is our way of saying ‘thank you’ and recognising those who have made a remarkable difference to our patients and in the workplace.
Whether it’s going the extra mile, bringing innovative ideas to the table, or providing exceptional patient care, if you’ve noticed a colleague who truly stands out, we encourage you to let us know. Your nomination is an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of our staff, who contribute tirelessly to the well-being of everyone we serve.
Please take a moment to submit your nomination below, detailing why you believe your nominee deserves this award.
How does it work?
• You can nominate anyone in Primary Care who you feel goes above and beyond.
• Please complete the form below with their name and and what they’ve done.
• The chosen star of the month will receive a certificate and gift.
• Their name will also be displayed on this ‘Star of the Month’ page.
Submit Your Nomination
Please complete the form below to submit your nomination for this month’s Star for the Month award.
Star of the Month
Meet Our Stars
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Paula Farmer –
March 2025
in recognition of her tireless dedication to improving her practice, ensuring both colleagues and patients receive the best support. Her hard work, kindness, and leadership make a real difference!
Jayne Munton – February 2025 –
in recognition of all the support she constantly offers to colleagues and patients. She’s been in her role as a receptionist at St John’s Group Practice for over 30 years and every day she brings a smile to the workplace!
Debbie F.Hughes – January 2025
in recognition of her ability to take on and handle the many challenges of managing a busy practice. In addition, she recently stepped up as DTL for NW PCN, adapting to yet another challenge with resilience and commitment.
Kathy Leak –
November 2024
in recognition of her tireless dedication and professionalism since the inception of the Roving Team. Described as the backbone of the team, her commitment to exceptional care has a lasting impact on patients and colleagues.
Lisa Shaw –
October 2024
in recognition of all her hard work and dedication. She has made a huge difference in asthma patients’ outcomes and her incredible commitment extends well beyond regular hours.
Hannah Collet – September 2024
in recognition of her compassion and dedication. Recently, has responded to two emergencies with calm and professionalism, demonstrating her commitment and care for patients.
Bex Cottey –
August 2024
in recognition of her exceptional leadership and support to the admin and reception teams, as well as the clinical staff. Her dedication to the well-being of patients is truly inspiring!
Lucy Barker – July 2024
in recognition of her incredible efforts undergoing training to become professionally qualified to bring payroll in-house and ensure a smooth transition.
PCD HR Team – June 2024
in recognition of Lynda Milner and Beth Rowlands. They always make time for their colleague and they both listen to truly understand, not just to respond.
Sally Bush –
May 2024
in recognition of her incredible work ethic. She recently volunteered to help with a new groundbreaking tool for training which can help outcomes in cancer patients.
Angela Alu – March 2024
in recognition of her hard work over the years and her calm, experienced and reliable presence at work. Moreover, her intuitive actions have recently potentially saved a patient’s life at the Practice.
Ruth Robson – February 2024
in recognition of her empathy and the way she supports patients dealing with cancer diagnosis. So many patients have commented how her support has made a difference for them.
Jo Gill –
January 2024
in recognition of her fantastic dedication and her positive attitude in supporting patients and staff. She’s a true people person, and the staff and patients love her and her bubbly personality.
Non-urgent advice: What receiving the award means for our team members
I am truly grateful and appreciate this award. THANK YOU” – Debbie Forbes Hughes
Non-urgent advice: What receiving the award means for our team members
Thank you so much for the nomination. It’s nice to be appreciated.
I will endeavour to impart as much of the knowledge I have gained over the years to our new generation of nurses before I finally fly the nest.” – Julie Utley
Why say thank you?
Because They are…
- Empowering our community
- Providing person-centred care
- Are open and acceptive of change