Patient's Choice award
Each year, we ask patients and members of the public to highlight the difference that any team, service, ward or individual has made to their care at our hospitals
Kerry Ryland
Maternity Care Assistant
Maternity Care Assistant Kerry supports mums and new families on our Maternity Ward. Kerry received several nominations, which outlined how her care for the whole family makes such a difference to them in the baby's very first few days of life.
One nomination said, "Right from the start she made me feel comfortable and it felt like I was with an old family friend! You could tell she was very knowledgeable and passionate about her job and the people she was caring for, so I felt like I was in safe hands.
"Our daughter spent the first night on NICU and Kerry went above and beyond to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. She was also there to make us laugh when we needed it and was there to dry my tears as well. I will forever be so grateful that she was on shift when Ivy was born and will never be able to thank her enough for all that she did for us!"
Stoma Nurses team
The Stoma Nurses provide a responsive, supportive and comprehensive specialist nursing service throughout the county to patients who have undergone surgery to create an opening (stoma) in the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. Their role is highly positive and impactful, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients.
One patient said, "From the first day I was introduced to the lovely and supportive Gloucester stoma nurses, this marked my first day of recovery. Their empathy, kindness, practical and emotional support was second to none.
"Each time I had an appointment with them, they made me grow in confidence and took away my anxiety in relation how I felt about my stoma. It didn't matter who I spoke to, and what my problem was, large or small, they remained consistent, supportive and their interventions with me were all positive outcomes."
Cancer Prehabilitation team
The Cancer Prehabilitation team is a holistic service that supports individuals who are newly diagnosed with cancer. It provides an opportunity to empower those going through an exceptionally stressful period in their lives, allowing them to take back control and focusing on improving their physical and psychological wellbeing. The team provide an exceptional service to patients and, as a result, have received fantastic feedback from those that have participated in it.
One patient said, "Every single person involved in the delivery of their sessions has been simply fantastic. I speak from personal experience as their sessions have been invaluable in aiding me during my ongoing battle with cancer.
"The enthusiasm, knowledge and approachable nature of all involved has been brilliant and helped me keep me motivated. They constantly keep sessions fun, engaging and with enough challenging elements to give us patients things to work on and want to keep coming back for further sessions. Everyone within the team approaches each patient with a level of discretion, confidentiality and humanity that is much appreciated and provides support to us patients."