Nominate a nurse or midwife (From Watford Observer)

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust hosting Celebration of Success night

4:58pm Thursday 16th February 2012 in News By Zoe Forsey, Reporter

Patients and visitors to Watford General Hospital will have the chance to nominate a nurse or midwife they feel has made a special contribution to their care.

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is hosting its annual Celebration of Success night this summer, which recognises staff for their commitment to providing high standards of care.

Natalie Forrest, director of nursing for the trust, said: "The aim of the awards is to highlight the contribution that nurses and midwives make to providing high quality, safe and effective patient care and the developments and innovations they are leading to improve it.

"The awards are also an opportunity for the public to show how much they value the care they receive."

presentation of the much-coveted Trust’s Nurse or Midwife of the Year 2012 award To nominate a nurse of midwife complete a short nomination form at www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk before Friday, March 23.

We would really appreciate some form of encouragement from your readers/listeners that have had a recent hospital experience with us – either as a patient or visitor - to nominate a nurse or midwife they feel has made a special contribution to their care, or to the care of a friend or family member by completing a short nomination form at http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/. The closing date for entries is Friday 23 March 2012.