Dedicated nurse receives prestigious award A dedicated nurse has been awarded a prestigious High Sheriff’s Award in recognition of the valuable contribution she has made to our hospital and patients living with dementia.
“Thank you to Harlow Council and the High Sheriff’s team for this award, it means so much. We look forward to working together to further improve the experience of our patients.”
The High Sheriff's Awards are designed to reward the volunteers, charities, organisations and community groups in Essex who devote their time and energy to improve the communities in which they live and work.
the Chair of Harlow Council’s chosen charities of the year.
Councillor Clive Souter, chair of Harlow Council, said: “I’m so proud to see Caroline recognised for the extremely valuable work in providing high quality care and experiences for people living with dementia.
Caroline Ashton-Gough, dementia clinical nurse specialist, said: “I was honoured to attend the Harlow Council annual dinner, representing PAHT as one of
“To my surprise, I received a High Sheriff’s Award in recognition for the care that we provide for our patients living with dementia and helping to improve their quality of life.
“We will continue to support fundraising efforts for dementia care at PAHT until the end of my term in May, to help raise much-needed funding for this important work.”
Furry friends bring smiles and joy to patients at local hospital We are working in partnership with Pets as Therapy, a national charity that helps to enhance the health and wellbeing of thousands of patients across the UK. The charity strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal. Their friendly pets visit hospitals, care homes, hospices and schools.
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