A number of Stockport NHS heroes have received special recognition at an annual awards ceremony at Stockport Town Hall.

The 'Making a Difference Every Day' awards recognised excellence in both Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services. Nominees were selected from across Stockport NHS in 10 different categories.

Volunteers, clinical and non-clinical staff, and some members of the public were among the shortlisted candidates. Fellow colleagues and members of the public were behind the nominations.

Along with the 10 main awards, a surprise special award at the end of the evening was presented to Sarah Varey, a patient flow coordinator, who had swiftly come to the aid of a man who had been the victim of a stabbing, and whose calm and prompt actions helped to save his life.

The 10 winners were as follows:

• Volunteer of the Year | Greta Harrison
• Rising Star | Bethany Suggitt, Clinical Research Practitioner
• Fundraisers of the Year | Imelda and Mani Mounfield (Stones Roses), Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club, and Noah's Golf Day
• Inspirational Leader | Jo Black, consultant clinical psychologist
• Unsung hero - non clinical | Phillipa Caldwell, senior divisional accountant
• Unsung hero - clinical | Helen Blane, senior therapy assistant (stroke unit)
• Improvement, Innovation and Efficiency | Rachel Black, advanced clinical practitioner
• Patient's Choice | Laurel Suite Team (cancer services)
• Clinical Team | Stockport community neuro-rehabilitation service
• Non-clinical team | Outpatient Booking Team

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