Adult Community Health Services Champion
Adult Community Health Services Champion
Each of our six clinical divisional champion awards recognise individuals and teams that consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment to patient-centred care, through empathy, communication and respect. They collaborate with colleagues, innovate for improvement and put their patients at the heart of all they do. Here’s what their colleagues wrote about them in the nominations.
Beverly Samuels, Urgent Community Response Nurse
Beverly is a shining example of the trust’s values, inspiring colleagues through her professionalism, compassion, and dedication. Her leadership, innovation, and whole-hearted approach make her a truly exceptional colleague.
Beverly actively embraces innovative ways of working, introducing practical solutions that enhance both patient care and team effectiveness. Her clinical work continually improves patient outcomes, and she remains a strong advocate for safe, dignified, and high-quality care. She’s an Royal College of Nursing representative for the trust, demonstrating her dedication to advocating for staff and upholding the highest standards of practice.
Beverly leaves a lasting impact on her patients – highlighted by the many thank you emails and cards she receives from patients and their families.
Dr Eleena Chaudhuri, Associate Specialist
Dr Chaudhuri is a first-rate clinician who demonstrates exceptional commitment to patient-centred care through her expertise in frailty services and Parkinson's clinics.
She has adopted and driven innovative approaches to services such as virtual comprehensive geriatric assessments, which lead to fewer unnecessary tests and appointments for older people living with frailty. She is also an outstanding educator who consistently receives positive feedback for her training with wider healthcare professionals through the Frailty Academy.
Eleena's adaptability shines during service pressures, readily covering different areas while maintaining compassionate care. Her thorough, reliable approach and dedication to multidisciplinary teamwork make her truly exceptional. She is both a credit to frailty services and a magnificent asset for community services.
Mirela Coombs, Community Rehab Assistant
Mirela exemplifies exceptional care through her unwavering dedication to the safety, wellbeing, and progress of our patients.
Whether it’s staying late to make sure a patient is settled safely at home, adapting her approach to meet complex needs, or working collaboratively with families and colleagues, her commitment is evident in everything she does. Patients regularly praise her professionalism and warmth.
Mirela possesses a natural ability to build trust – a cornerstone of successful rehabilitation outcomes. Her therapeutic approach doesn't just improve clinical results – it restores hope and confidence in patients during vulnerable moments. Whether managing challenging cases or supporting anxious families, she consistently delivers care that makes a meaningful difference.