The programme enables patients, families, and colleagues to honour a nurse or midwife who has made a difference to their care and to shine a spotlight on those who go the extra mile to ensure patients receive high-quality care and experiences.
For February 2025, the DAISY Award® has been presented to Francesca Salvo from Hoddesdon, a midwife on the maternity unit. Francesca was nominated for the exceptional care and support she provided to a person in her care and their family experiencing unimaginable loss – the stillbirth of their baby. In their nomination, the family expressed their gratitude to Francesca, describing how she helped them to regain a sense of control during a devastating time when they felt so helpless.
On 4 April, Francesca was surprised at work by Sharon McNally, chief nurse and deputy chief executive at PAHT, and Giuseppe Labriola, deputy chief nurse at PAHT, who presented her with the DAISY® Award. This includes a DAISY Award® certificate, a beautiful hand-carved Healer’s Touch Sculpture from Zimbabwe, a pin badge, a copy of the full nomination, a gift bag and cinnamon rolls – a meaningful tradition of the award.
Reflecting on the recognition, Sharon said: “Francesca’s unwavering support during such a heart-breaking time embodies the very essence of patient-centred care. It is clear from the nomination that Francesca puts her patients at the heart of all she does, going above and beyond to support them.
“On behalf of the trust, I extend our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and strength she brings to her role.”
DAISY Award® winners also receive access to numerous professional development, education and wellness benefits as part of the programme.
For further information and to find out how you can nominate a nurse or midwife at PAHT for a DAISY Award, visit the hospital website: www.pah.nhs.uk/daisy.