Occupational therapists account for over a quarter of the shortlist in NHS England’s Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHP) Awards.
They include all three nominations for the HEE Workforce Award, with Lindsay Pyne from Bromley Healthcare, Deborah Andrew from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and Rebecca Burgos and Paige Mills from Solent NHS Trust nominated for the prize.
Carolyn Hague was nominated at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust for her work on enabling intermediate care for the NICE into Action award.
Rob Molloy, who studied at Brunel University and took part in the Council of Deans of Health Student Leadership Programme, is nominated for AHP Student of the Year.
Heather Scott is nominated for AHP Leader of the Year at the Hackney Ark, which supports families with disabilities and special educational needs.
And Nicky Austin and Clare Barlow from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are nominated for the Quality Improvement award for their work on reducing AHP-related therapy days.
The winners will be announced on 17 July. View the full list of nominees..
Julia Scott, CEO, Royal College of Occupational Therapists said:
“Across the UK, 365 days of the year, occupational therapists work hard to improve the lives of thousands of people. The awards are a great opportunity for everyone to recognise and celebrate the vital contribution that occupational therapists as well as other allied health professionals play in healthcare in England.
“The Royal College congratulates all award nominees and is particularly proud of those that are RCOT members. I look forward to seeing the results on the 17 July.”