ELHT’s Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (MCISS) have been shortlisted in this year’s Parliamentary Awards, for the work they are doing in the community to increase access to cancer services and support.
The MCISS has been working hard to encourage more people from Asian communities to access services and support for themselves or a family member with a cancer diagnosis.
This has included a programme of outreach work in partnership with a local mosque, other teams in cancer service and Macmillan to raise awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer and highlighting support available.
Over 700 nominations were submitted for the NHS Parliamentary
Awards which recognises the massive contribution made by the individuals who work in and alongside the NHS.
Catherine Farmer, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service Manager at ELHT, said being shortlisted for the Health Inequalities category was something everyone involved in the project could be really proud of: "We are really excited to be shortlisted.
"The work we are doing is having a real impact and we are continuing to build links in the community so even more people can be supported by our services.
"It's making a difference to so many lives and we are thrilled that our work is being recognised in this way."
The annual NHS Parliamentary Awards provide an opportunity for health and care organisations to engage with their local MPs, tell them about the work they do, and build or strengthen ongoing relationships. The winners will be presented with their awards at a special event on 6 July in Westminster, a day after the 74th anniversary of the creation of the NHS.
NHS Chief Executive, Amanda Pritchard, praised the hundreds of NHS staff and volunteers who have been nominated by their MP, as part of the NHS Parliamentary Awards for providing outstanding care to their patients.
She said: “Undoubtedly one of the NHS’ greatest strengths is our extraordinary staff – each one an important part of the NHS team which has treated more than 750,000 patients with COVID, delivered more than 124 million COVID jabs and worked tirelessly to make significant inroads recovering services impacted by the pandemic.
“The last two years have been incredibly challenging for everyone, including not just NHS staff but all key workers, but through this, health and care staff and volunteers have continued to make a real difference to their patients.
“This is reflected in the hundreds of nominations received from across the country and I want to congratulate every one of those people receiving recognition for service to their communities and making a real and lasting difference for patients.”
We wish the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service all the best with the Parliamentary Awards, and regardless of the result, we’re proud of their achievements and the way they are representing the ELHT family in such a positive light.