Publish date: 1 August 2022
Staff from West London NHS Trust and Ealing Community Partners (ECP) were recognised by the Mayor of Ealing at a special reception at the town hall.
The event was held last Friday (29 July) and saw 12 members of staff from West London and ECP attend as part of a 50 strong group of NHS employees.
The aim of the event was to pay tribute to the valuable contributions of health staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
At the event, the Mayor saluted NHS staff and offered warmest wishes and prayers of thanks, which were echoed by delegates, including the Deputy Leader of Ealing Council and Dr Anna Bryden, Ealing Director of Public Health.
Dr Christopher Hilton, Director of Ealing Place Based Partnership, thanked the council for their kindness acknowledging the NHS.
He said: “I would like to thank the Council for acknowledging the hard work of our NHS staff, who have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic.
“During this time, there has been some outstanding collaboration between the local authority, and its contractors and volunteers with health services.
“I hope the flexibility, innovation and compassion shown by our colleagues continues and together we form a lasting legacy for Ealing as we look forward to a brighter future.”
At the ceremony NHS staff received certificates of appreciation from the Mayor.
This saw Ealing Community Partners’, Dr Arjun Dhillon and Dr Graham Stretch, recognised for their work in care homes, Bianca Postelmans, representing children’s services, Bhekiwe Mngometulu and Christine Wendam representing intermediate care, Clayponds and the NHS Mary Robinson Unit, and Alexis Santiago representing community nursing.
Also present from West London NHS Trust were Linda Nazarko, who collected certificates on behalf of herself, Matthew Wilding and Elaine Smith for their work in physical healthcare and the borough vaccination centre, Lillian Hove for her work as a practice development nurse and advocate for BAME colleagues, Carlos Mendonza from the Ealing Facilities Team, and Doreen Kessie, who worked during the pandemic in Ealing Liaison Psychiatry Service.
The ceremony also celebrated the work of colleagues from partner organisations supporting local people: Ealing Hospital, Children’s Universal Services, Primary Care and the coordinating functions from the Ealing Borough Team of North West London Integrated Care Board.
The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Mohinder Midha, said: "I was delighted to host a reception for NHS staff to thank them for their contributions to the community, particularly during the COVID 19 pandemic and the roll out of the vaccinations.
"To all NHS staff and volunteers that have been there for us throughout these unprecedented times, on behalf of the London Borough of Ealing, I thank you.”
Well done to all those who attended.
