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You Made A Difference

Going the extra mile

Everybody benefits when somebody goes a little beyond the call of duty to help out patients or colleagues. If you know someone who has done something which makes life just a little bit better for those around them, nominate them for a ‘You made a difference’ award.

June 2019 Abbie Stones, clinical support worker, proton beam therapy was our July 2019 You made a difference award winner. She is a clinical support worker in the proton beam

July 2019 Oldham radiotherapy team members Louise Clarke, Shrada Amin, Jess Smart and Emma Turner were our winners in June for the help they gave to man who had collapsed in a car park when they were off duty and on their way home from work. Thanks to their efforts, they managed to revive and stabilise him before an ambulance arrived. Superintendent radiographer Julie Davies said: “These individuals are part of a fantastic team who on a daily basis go above and beyond for their patients and I am proud of each and every one of them. I generally would never single anyone out as we are what we are from the support we give each other, however on this occasion these four individuals on their way home showed professionalism and duty of care to step forward and help an individual in urgent need.

therapy team. Her role involves clinical skills and admin work, alongside cleaning duties and stock management. She is part of a patient facing team which helps people from start to

finish with their treatment. Colleagues nominated her because she continually puts the patients first, and they are always at the heart of everything she does. Abbie set up a weekly coffee morning so that patients could have a couple of hours a week to get to know staff in a different context to just receiving treatment. Patients absolutely love this service and always talk about how much it helps them and how much they look forward to it. She also organised a patient book swap service. Colleague Jane Miller said: “Working with Abbie is an absolute pleasure as she is always happy and eager to make sure everyone is in the best mood whilst carrying out their job.”

At the point many would panic they immediately

offered support to the unknown gentleman who was in cardiac arrest, utilised their skill, acted

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