Nominate a nurse, midwife or clinical support worker for a DAISY Award
At UHNM, we believe great care should be recognised and celebrated.
The DAISY Award gives patients, families and colleagues the chance to say thank you to nurses, midwives and clinical support workers who have made a real difference through their care, compassion and professionalism.
It highlights colleagues who don’t just deliver excellent clinical care, but also take time to listen, support and reassure patients and families when it matters most.
The DAISY Award is an internationally recognised programme that celebrates nurses and midwives who demonstrate excellence in practice, show outstanding compassion, and make a real difference to the lives of patients and their families.
Here at UHNM, we award one DAISY Award each quarter. Winners receive a Healer’s Touch sculpture, a copy of their nomination, and their name is added to the DAISY Award website. All nominees receive a DAISY pin badge in recognition of their nomination.
DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem. The DAISY Foundation was set up in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
During his hospital stay, his family experienced exceptional care and compassion from nurses and wanted to say thank you in a lasting, public way after he died. The DAISY Award was created to recognise extraordinary nursing care around the world.
Patients, families, carers and members of the public can nominate nurses for a DAISY Award.
Nominations can be made using our online nomination form below.
If possible, we will invite you to attend the award presentation. If not, we will email you to let you know if your nominee was successful.
Lizzy was nominated by a colleague who described her as “the epitome” of everything a leader and midwife should be. She was recognised for her compassionate approach and strong leadership, creating a positive, supportive environment for both patients and staff. Her colleague highlighted the lasting impact she has had on the team, as well as the respect and trust she has built across midwifery services. Lizzy is the first midwife at UHNM to receive a DAISY Award.
Jude was nominated by a patient who described her as “an absolute hero” after supporting her through a complex pregnancy and postnatal period. She was recognised for going above and beyond to provide consistent emotional support, reassurance and advocacy, helping the patient and her family feel safe, listened to and cared for throughout. The nomination highlighted the lasting difference Jude made during an incredibly challenging time, including supporting the patient through multiple hospital admissions and delivery.
Eric was nominated by colleagues for his lifelong dedication to patient care, having worked in the NHS for more than 60 years and continuing in his role at UHNM at the age of 79. He was recognised for his compassion, professionalism and commitment to supporting both patients and colleagues. The nomination highlighted his role as a mentor and role model, with many colleagues describing the lasting impact he has had on their careers, as well as the kindness and care he shows to patients every day.
Karen was nominated after helping to save the life of a man who suffered a cardiac arrest during a walking football session. She was recognised for her quick thinking and clinical skill, immediately starting CPR and using a defibrillator to restart his heart before paramedics arrived. The nomination highlighted the life-saving difference she made that day, as well as the compassion and professionalism she showed throughout, supporting both the patient and his family during an incredibly distressing situation.
Carrie was nominated by a patient who said she had “changed her life” after supporting her through treatment for a rare and debilitating headache condition. She was recognised for her compassionate approach, taking time to listen, reassure and ensure the patient felt supported throughout her care. The nomination highlighted the lasting impact Carrie made, helping the patient become headache-free after years of suffering and making sure she never felt overlooked or lost in the system.
Chris Beckett and Karen Eplett
Chris and Karen were nominated by a colleague who credited them with saving her life and supporting her through a serious illness. Chris was recognised for his quick thinking and decisive action in getting her to hospital when her condition rapidly deteriorated, as well as the care he provided throughout her recovery. Karen was recognised for the compassion and support she showed to both the colleague and her family during an incredibly difficult time. The nomination highlighted the lasting impact they both had, going above and beyond to care for others when it mattered most.
