Community nurse recognised for outstanding care in Trust awards

A community staff nurse from the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has been recognised for the outstanding care she gives to patients.

Ami Houghton, from the Stone and Eccleshall Community Nursing team has won the LOVE Unites Award at the MPFT’s Brilliant You Awards.

The outstanding care, dedication and achievements of MPFT colleagues, service users, carers and partners was honoured at its Brilliant You Awards.

It was a night to remember as MPFT’s family came together for the ceremony, held at the King's Hall in Stoke-on-Trent and hosted by ITV Central News’ Sameena Ali-Khan.

More than 360 staff, sponsors, VIPs and partners attended the event, which saw a total of 16 awards being presented across a range of categories.

MPFT Chair Jacqueline Small and Chief Executive Neil Carr said: “The Brilliant You Awards are the highlight of the Trust’s calendar and a celebration of everything that makes MPFT so special.

“More than 550 nominations were submitted, and each one told a unique story of how the exceptional care and outstanding innovation of our inspirational staff and teams is improving the lives of local people.

“We also wished to recognise how our lived experience representatives and community partners are working with us to make life better for the communities we serve.

“Huge congratulations to all of our award winners, highly commended, those shortlisted and everyone who was nominated. Each is a credit to the MPFT family and should feel extremely proud.

“We also wished to thank our sponsors for their generous support in helping to make The Brilliant You Awards ceremony happen.”