Local NHS THRIVE Awards celebrate those going above and beyond
Healthcare professionals, support staff and volunteers from across Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to patient care and community wellbeing at the Trust's inaugural staff THRIVE Awards.
The awards ceremony, held on Wednesday 11 November at Corby Cube, celebrated the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to support patients, service users, carers, families and colleagues across Northamptonshire and beyond.
NHFT's Chief Executive, Angela Hillery opened the evening by welcoming everyone to the exciting new venue and marking a new chapter in NHFT's staff awards by introducing the THRIVE theme to the awards, aligning with the Trust's new strategy centred around Making a difference, together.
Winners included the Recovery Team at HMP Peterborough, who took home the prestigious Healthcare Team of the Year award for their "compassionate, trauma-informed care" in a secured setting. The team were recognised for their commitment to their patients and their "genuine compassion and belief in recovery".
Chosen by Chief Executive, Angela Hillery and Chair, Faisal Hussian, NHFT's Acute inpatient wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units received the CEO and Chair Award. Presented by the Chair, the teams were praised for their recent 'Outstanding' Care Quality Commission inspection, which found that teams were continually innovating, improving and involving service users in their care.
The Caregiver of the Year award celebrated outstanding individuals who consistently demonstrate kindness, professionalism and unwavering dedication. Kenny Oyeneyin from the Physical Health Team at HMP Lincoln received the award for his "remarkable resilience" and his dedication to patients. Cindy Noyce from the Wheatfield Unit at Berrywood Hospital was a highly commended nominee in this competitive category.
Presented by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Itai Matumbike, the Clinical Leader of the Year award also saw a highly commended nominee, Dr Jatan Parmar from the Gender Identity Clinic. But ultimately, it was Lyndsey Rignall from Urgent Community Response who received the award for her consistent "desire to improve services" to "ensure that the care provided is of the highest possible standard".
Angela Hillery sai d : " Across NHFT, our colleagues make a positive difference every single day. Whether supporting patients, service users, carers, families or each other, their dedication and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
The THRIVE Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those individuals and teams whose commitment, innovation and teamwork help us achieve our vision of thriving together to build compassionate care and wellbeing for all.
Behind ever nomination is a story about somebody making a difference. Behind every shortlisted individual and team are colleagues, patients, service users, carers, families and communities whose experiences have been changed for the better."
The main ceremony was hosted by John Griff, well known and respected local broadcaster and journalist, formerly of BBC Radio Northampton. The audience was also entertained by a star-studded band in between award presentations, which made for a high energy, entertaining evening.
Faisal Hussain, Group Chair of NHFT and LPT (Leicestershire Partnership Trust) bought the evening to a close, expressing how proud he was of everyone at NHFT who makes a difference every day through the compassionate person-centred care they deliver.
The evening could not take place without the support of sponsors and partners. The Trust extends its sincere gratitude to headline sponsor OMODA & JAECOO, to charity partner, Northamptonshire Health Charity and to legal sponsor, Hempsons . The Trust are always looking for passionate local businesses who would like to support next year's recognition programme, if you are interested, please contact the communications team: commsteam@nhft.nhs.uk
Meet the winners
Healthcare Team of the Year
Recognising patient-facing teams that consistently deliver outstanding care and achieve measurable improvements for patients, service users, carers and colleagues.
Winner: Recovery Team, HMP Peterborough
Shortlisted nominees
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Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Team, Newland House
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Gender Identity Clinic Administrators, Danetre Hospital, Daventry
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Single Point of Access (SPOA), Isebrook Hospital
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Serenity Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Highfield Clinical Care Centre
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Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services, Campbell House (highly commended)
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Virtual Clinical Care Team, Lotus House
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UCR Non-Weight Bearing Pathway, Urgent Community Response Team
Support Service of the Year
Recognising teams that provide exceptional support behind the scenes, helping services, colleagues and patients thrive.
Winner: Turnaround Team, Secured Services Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
Shortlisted nominees
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Adult Transformation and Business Team, Isebrook Hospital
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Clinical Audit and Effectiveness Team, Berrywood Hospital
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Communications Team, St Mary's Hospital
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DTS Service Management, RCI Haylock House
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Estates and Facilities and Hotel Services, St Mary's Hospital (highly commended)
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Infection Prevention and Control Team, Isebrook Hospital
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RTT and Data Validation Team, St Mary's Hospital
Rising Star
Recognising colleagues who are new to NHFT and already making an outstanding impact on patients, services and colleagues.
Winner: Lara Elwick, Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, Northampton - Collected by Clare White
Shortlisted nominees
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Rosie Petersen, Karen Hill, Emma Webster, Trines Ward and Chloie Carvell, L ived Experience Advisors in Co-production Group, Gender Identity Clinic, Danetre Hospital (highly commended)
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Sophie Singleton Sells, Yarl's Wood IRC Healthcare
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Aimee Hurved, Diabetic and High Risk Foot Service
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Joe Allen, Yarl's Wood IRC Healthcare
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Andreea Ditu, Prescribing Team, Isebrook Hospital
Group Excellence
Recognising outstanding collaboration across the Associate University Group to improve care, services and colleague experience.
Winner: Group Co-production Charter - Alison Kirk (LPT), Nicola Oliver, Georgie Lomas and Children and Young People's Participation and Lived Experience Advisors
Shortlisted nominees
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Group Wellbeing Team - Charlotte Ryan, Stacey James, Amy Culshaw, Suz Johnson, Rebecca Solesbury and Matt Asbrey (highly commended)
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Group REACH Networks - L PT and NHFT REACH Staff Networks (highly commended)
S pecial Recognition Award
Recognising exceptional dedication, achievement and service that has made a lasting impact on NHFT and the people we serve.
Winner: Hannah Heaver, Specialist Palliative Care, Cransley Hospice
Shortlisted nominees
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Alison Longwill, Eating Disorder Service, Newland House
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Rosemary Cairns, Urgent Community Response, Campbell House
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Sharon Gibbard, Carer Lived Experience Lead, Berrywood Hospital
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Natasha Cook, Looked After Children Team, Newland House
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Lorna Price, Bank Staff Member, Romic House
Valuing Our People Award
Recognising individuals and teams who champion inclusion, wellbeing, learning and a culture where colleagues can thrive.
Winner: Adele Solomon, Hazelwood, Isebrook Hospital - collected by Rachel McGuire
Shortlisted nominees
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Sophie Jackson, Admiral Nursing Team, Berrywood Hospital
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Alex Taggart, Rhian Daniels and Caroline Morley, Gender Identity Clinic, Danetre Hospital
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Jane Wills, Sandpiper Ward, Welland Centre
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Adele Solomon, Hazelwood, Isebrook Hospital
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Dorothy Aladejobi, Secured Services Pharmacy, Peterborough
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Hotel Services Catering Team, Danetre Hospital and Isebrook Hospital (highly commended)
Clinical Leader of the Year
Recognising clinical leaders who inspire others and deliver exceptional care for patients, service users and families.
Winner: Lyndsey Rignall, Urgent Community Response
Shortlisted nominees
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Dr Jatan Parmar, Gender Identity Clinic, Danetre Hospital (highly commended)
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Sam Stairs, Head of Nursing and A llied Health Professional s, Isebrook Hospital
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Amy Wright, Matron, Virtual Clinical Care Team
Support Leader of the Year
Recognising non-clinical leaders whose expertise and dedication help keep NHFT running effectively and efficiently.
Winners: Ilona Lavrenenko, Workforce, St Mary's Hospital and Kerrey Healey, Catering Compliance Officer, Hotel Services
Shortlisted nominees
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Holly Bates, Business Intelligence Service
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Eleanor Boon, P rogramme Management Office
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Jennifer Foran, Single Point of Access (SPOA), Isebrook Hospital
Caregiver of the Year
Recognising healthcare professionals who provide compassionate, high-quality care and make a difference every day.
Winner: Kenny Oyeneyin, Physical Health Team, HMP Lincoln
Shortlisted nominees
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Cindy Noyce, Wheatfield Unit, Berrywood Hospital (highly commended)
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Kenny Oyeneyin, Physical Health Team, HMP Lincoln
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Fatheha Bibi, Hazelwood Rehabilitation Ward, Isebrook Hospital
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Colin Brown, Looked After Children's Mental Health Team
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Emily Bustin, Bay Ward, Berrywood Hospital
Patient and Carer Choice Award
Recognising the individuals and teams nominated by patients, service users, carers and families for making a meaningful difference through their care and support.
Winner: Lisa Loudon, Perinatal Mental Health Team
Shortlisted nominees
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Trudi Hatton, Mental Health Number Team (highly commended)
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Adult Short Breaks, 1 Willow Close, Northampton
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Northampton Community Nursing Team, Campbell House
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Cheryl Corrodus, Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Rachel Chippington, CAMHS Northamptonshire
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Liz Beech, DEE Service, HMP Swinfen Hall
Healthy Communities Award
Recognising individuals and teams who help create healthier, more inclusive and sustainable communities.
Winner: Rhiannon Grebert, Gender Identity Clinic, Danetre Hospital - collected by Sarah Beeby
Shortlisted nominees
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Heather Grant, Zach Patel and Karen Hill, Welcome Workshop Group, Gender Identity Clinic, Danetre Hospital
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Jonny Meek and Jacqueline Mildred, Diabetic & High-Risk Foot Service, St Mary's Hospital, Kettering
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Sumayah Bechkoum, NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies, Central Team
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C hildren and Young People's Participation and Childrens Eating Disorder Service , Newland House and The Brambles
CEO and Chair Award
Recognising an individual or team identified by the CEO and Chair for exceptional contribution, dedication or achievement.
Winner: Acute Inpatient Wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Berrywood Hospital and St Mary's Hospital
Shortlisted nominees
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Inpatient Beds Team, Spinneyfields Care Centre, Rushden
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Thriving in Life Team
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Healthcare Team, HMP Lowdham Grange
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Medium and Low Secure Services Programme Group
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Financial Management Team
Thank you
The first annual NHFT THRIVE Awards were a powerful reminder of the extraordinary people who make up our Trust.
To all our nominees, winners, and every member of teamNHFT , thank you for your continued dedication, compassion, and excellence. You are the heart of NHFT.
Has someone at NHFT gone above and beyond for you?
Our Patient and Carer Choice Award is open all year round, and we want to hear from you.
This special award is driven by the voices of our patients, service users, carers and families. We know how much it means to our colleagues to hear directly from the people they have cared for, and the impact of receiving a nomination is often hard to put into words.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to recognise exceptional care and support from members of Team NHFT. Nominations can be submitted at any time throughout the year, with all nominations received being considered for the 2027 THRIVE Awards .
Read more and submit your nomination