Health worker in running for ‘hero’ award

A MENTAL health worker is in the running for a national gong which recognises “health heroes” across the country.

Tony Hudson, a peer support worker at Rotherham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, is up for the Clinical Support Worker of the Year in the Our Health Heroes Awards.

He saw off competition from dozens of entries across Yorkshire to make it through to the national finals which will be presented in London on Tuesday (29).

A spokesman for organisers Skills for Health said Tony was nominated for “being a reliable member of the team who builds trusting relationships with patients”.

John Rogers, chief executive at Skills for Health, said: “The NHS couldn’t function without the dedication of clinical support workers and operational service staff.

“They ensure that hospitals and healthcare practices around the UK provide the best care possible for patients.

“They keep the health service running efficiently and effectively, yet their efforts often go unnoticed. Our research has shown that the health sector can only reach its potential in terms of productivity and efficiency by understanding the contribution and value of support workers.

“We are delighted with the calibre of award entries we have received and the judges certainly had a difficult task in selecting our regional winners.