THE unsung NHS workers who go that extra mile for their patients could be in line for an award.

Nominations are currently open for staff in Trafford in the first ever Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards.

The awards will see Greater Manchester’s health and care champions; from doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers and pharmacists, to care workers, unpaid carers, apprentices and volunteers, receive the recognition they deserve for really making a difference in our communities.

The Greater Manchester health and care champion awards, is the first in the city-region to recognise members of the paid and volunteer health and care workforce who regularly go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Greater Manchester.

Award categories include ‘outstanding carer’, ‘apprentice of the year’, ‘dedication to volunteering’ and ‘people’s champion’.

Nominations can be completed by members of the public who wish to see an individual or team’s hard work recognised.

The organiser, Jon Rouse, chief officer of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership said: “There are thousands of people across Greater Manchester who work incredibly hard, day in and day out, to provide the people of Greater Manchester with the best health and care services. These awards are a valuable opportunity to thank them for all they do.

“If you have experienced outstanding care in a hospital, in your local GP practice, or at the dentist, or you know a care worker who regularly goes the extra mile for a friend or loved one, or a volunteer who dedicates their spare time to helping others, why not complete a nomination today and help give them the recognition they deserve?”

Nominations can be completed online by visiting gmchampionawards.co.uk and must be returned before next month’s deadline of April 13.