Dozens of NHS staff, including nurses, doctors and surgeons, have been recognised in the New Year honours.
Professor Simon Kenny, NHS national clinical director for Children and Young People has been awarded an OBE for services to Paediatric Surgery. Professor Kenny has been a consultant paediatric and neonatal surgeon at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool since 2003, introducing advanced minimally invasive paediatric surgery.
Professor Tim Kendall has been honoured for services to Mental Health Care in England.
NHS chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, said: “As we approach the end of a year in which the NHS has marked major milestones and made real progress for patients, while also dealing with unprecedented challenges, it is wonderful to see so many of our colleagues honoured for the contribution they’ve made.
“Whether leading improvements in nursing, mental health and paediatric surgery, tackling health inequalities or delivering life-saving critical care, the difference that each of those honoured has made for patients is immense.
“I know millions of people across the country will join me in expressing our gratitude to them, and to all of our staff, who continue to go above and beyond every day to deliver the best possible care for patients.”
James McLean, joint regional chief nurse for NHS England in the North West and former deputy chief nurse for programme delivery at Health Education England, has received an OBE for services to nursing. He said: “I am immensely proud to have been recognised in this way and deeply humbled as I have worked with some truly amazing people throughout my career.”
Professor Margaret Rae, NHS England South West’s deputy director of regional health programmes and head of school for Public Health Specialist Training, has received a CBE for her services to Public Health and to Public Health Standards. She said: “I am deeply honoured to receive this award which I hope recognises all those working in Public Health. I would also like to thank colleagues for their help and support throughout my career. Public Health is a small but vital speciality and I have always found it a privilege to protect and promote the health of the public.”
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