The prestigious award recognises individuals who generously give their free time, enthusiasm and energy to help improve NHS services. Without volunteers many of our services would not be able to function in the way that they do. Those within this category have gone above and beyond with their commitment to Dorset HealthCare. The award was presented by Steve Cole, Chair - Friends of Blandford Community Hospital
Pain Service Volunteers win Trust Heroes Award – Sept 2017
Pete Vesey - Specialist Occupational Therapist told us “the five who were nominated, shortlisted and won, represent all of our extremely generous and faithful volunteers who together, as well as individually are really making a difference to the lives of patients and how the service runs and develops”
Meherzin Das - Clinical Lead, Dorset Community Pain Service said “This award is so richly deserved and echoes the immense sense of gratitude we always feel for the excellent work our volunteers do with the Pain Service.”
John Hurley Pete Vesey (standing) with Lynda Lane (left), Mike Forte and Barbie Hooper Carol Calf
The Pain Service Lynda Lane, John Hurley, Mike Forte, Barbie Hooper, Carol Calf
These volunteers have put so much back into this service. They are exceptional in the support they provide, time invested into helping other people in the service despite their own ill health. They use their own experience in order to help others in a similar situation learn how to manage their pain. They do make a difference to people's lives and work with dedication to do so and are so invaluable to the service.