Going the extra mile deserves a special 'thank you'. Each month you can read about the STAR of the month. Staff who have gone above and beyond.
The STAR of the Month award recognises the commitment and dedication of staff members who give a service that is over and above what is expected of them in order to make a difference to patients, visitors and/or their colleagues. They embody our values and behaviours and deserve a special thank you in recognition for going above and beyond.
STAR of the month - October 2025
Congratulations to Alex Watson and Jules Wiltshire from our Staff Experience Team who were selected as our STARs of the month for October.
Th e Star of the Month award recognises the commitment and dedication of staff members who give a service that is over and above what is expected of them in order to make a difference to patients, visitors and/or their colleagues. They embody our values and behaviours and deserve a special thank you in recognition for going above and beyond.
Alex and Jules were nominated by Liz Cooke, Human Resources & Organisational Development Director; I would like to recognise all the hard work and effort that Jules and Alex put in to make the REACH awards such an amazing event. It was a fantastic evening, and it was really clear that everyone who was nominated enjoyed themselves and felt valued. The evening ran smoothly, and I am sure behind the scenes they did a huge amount of work to make it so, and this was on top of all of the other work that they are responsible for. I have already been copied into several emails from participants, thanking them for making it such a memorable experience for them.
Each month, the group executive will select a Star of the Month from our STAR of Recognition recipients. Please visit The Loop for more information and to view our previous STAR of the month winners.
STAR of the month - September2025
Congratulations to Alice Edge, Sorrel Read, and Lee Baker who were selected as our STARs of the month for September.
This month's STAR award celebrates three outstanding staff members who provided excellent care to a palliative patient. Not only are they our stars of the month, but they were also kindly thanked by the patient's family for their support.
Alice, Sorrel and Lee will receive a special 'STAR of the Month' certificate and voucher from CEO, Matthew Winn.
STAR of the month - August 2025
Congratulations to the Allocation Team for the South Triage Hub: Emily Hammond, Alison Henshaw, Oliver Jones, and Susan Philips, who were selected as our STARs of the Month for August.
This month's STAR award celebrates four outstanding staff members who have exemplified true teamwork. Faced with significant staffing challenges due to maternity leave and ongoing recruitment difficulties, the allocation team have demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and mutual support.
Emily, Alison, Oliver and Susan will receive a special 'STAR of the Month' certificate and voucher from CEO, Matthew Winn.
Each month, the group executive will select a STAR of the Month from our STAR of Recognition badge winners. This award forms part of NCH&C's new STAR Programme - our 'sharing thanks and recognition' scheme - which rewards outstanding internal achievements.