Isle of Wight NHS heroes honoured by parliament

The south east region NHS Parliamentary Awards saw Brian Martin, technology enabled care manager with the IW NHS Trust, win the lifetime achievement award.

Brian has had a long career in healthcare, spanning ambulance and community services from London to the Isle of Wight.

Carolina Lamb picked up the NHS Rising Star Award for the south east.

Brian and Carolina were nominated by Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, and they will now be included on a shortlist for the national awards that take place in July 2021.

Brian said: “I am humbled to be nominated and thrilled to have won a regional lifetime achievement award.

"The pandemic has provided an opportunity to fast track technology that enables our patients to get the care they need without coming into hospital.

"I am proud of my team and the trust for supporting innovative opportunities and I am proud to have supported communities over many years.”

Carolina Lamb, IOW NHS volunteer, said: “I knew the hospital needed help during the pandemic and decided to put myself forward.

As a 16-year-old, I wasn’t very confident at first, but very soon was made to feel part of the NHS family.”

Maggie Oldham, IW NHS Trust chief executive said: “We are thrilled that two members of our team have won. 2020 has been a difficult year and this wonderful news recognises how our trust has stepped up to the challenge.

“I congratulate Brian and Carolina for their hard work to serve our Island community and we are

rooting for them in the upcoming national event.”

Bob Seely said: “Congratulations to both Brian and Carolina. It is more important than ever

that we take the time to appreciate those who not only work daily to keep NHS services going, but also taking important steps to improve them, which I have been privileged to see Brian do first-hand.

"I would also like to congratulate Carolina for her important volunteering efforts."

The full list of regional winners online at www.nhsparliamentaryawards.co.uk/shortlist