Our People Participation teams are a core part of the work of the Trust. Their unique insight helps the Trust to get it right for patients/service users. So please set aside some time to think about People Participation reps who are making a difference and nominate them using our simple:
People Participation Nomination form
The deadline for nominations is 14 July 2023
*Please note that staff members within the People Participation Team are not eligible to be nominated. All nominees need to be ELFT service users, patients and or carers (except the volunteer award.)
The Nomination Categories are:
Volunteer of the Year
This award is aimed at anyone from our community that is working as a volunteer within ELFT. It is to recognise the commitment, passion, and time.
Befriender of the Year
The ELFT Befriending Service has been a major success and this award is aimed at recognising the hard work and dedication of our befrienders.
Carers People Participation Award
This award is aimed at recognising contributions from our Carers. Please nominate Carers who have been instrumental in your work, contributed and participated.
Digital Champion
The change in our digital offer has been greatly enhanced by having service user and carers at the heart of our vision. This award is for the individual or group who have helped to reduce digital exclusion or increase digital inclusion.
Trainer of the Year
The impact of having lived experience in staff training has demonstrated how we can bring our values to life. This award is focused on recognising the impact of an individual who has utilised their lived experience to enhance staff understanding.
Research and Innovation Award
This award focuses on input into research or innovation. Can be an individual or group who have worked on a research project or been part of implementing an innovative initiative.
Contribution to Quality Improvement or Service Improvement Award
People Participation and Quality Improvement are key elements to our Trust wide approach. This award is aimed at an individual who has helped take this to a new level either as part of a QI project, coaching etc
Creative skills/Showcasing Talent Award
This award showcases the talents and creativity of our PP people. By approaching a challenge differently, creatively it can bring new ideas to the table or find different ways to connect. For example- art, music, social media.
Equality/Equity/Inclusion Award
Please nominate if you would like to recognise a person or group who are taking on the challenge of driving equality, equity, access, reducing stigma etc.
Health and Wellbeing Award
This award is focused on the input into improving the health and wellbeing of people. Can be part of a project, driving organisational change about the importance of health. Can be someone who leads on activities.
Interview Panellist
If you have worked with someone on a interview panel who added that certain extra something to your recruitment process please nominate.
Young Person of the Year (under 18)
To recognise the input of young people and children in People Participation.
Chairs Award (Project of the Year) to be decided by the Trust Chair
CEO Award (Person of the Year) to be decided by the CEO