Once a year the Trust hosts a large awards ceremony and formal dinner where awards are presented to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams from Team UHDB who have gone above and beyond to either directly or indirectly provide exceptional care to our patients.
The Making a Difference Awards highlight the hard work, compassion and excellence of local NHS staff. They provide an opportunity for staff, patients and visitors to share feedback and say thank you to the NHS heroes who touch, save and improves lives in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Awards are presented each month cumulating in an annual celebration evening in September which celebrates team UHDB.
Read about our Making a Difference Awards 2025 >
Nominate your staff hero
Have you received great care at Royal Derby Hospital, Queen’s Hospital Burton, Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital or Florence Nightingale Community Hospital?
Email your nomination to uhdb.employeeawards@nhs.net, please include the nominees name, work place and short summary explaining why you think they deserve an award.
How does it work?
Every month nominations are received and reviewed by a judging panel who choose a winner for each category.
Entries are judged against a criteria which is linked to our vision and values. You can read about our vision and values here >
Winners are presented with a pin badge and certificate in their workplace surrounded by colleagues to congratulate them for their success.
Staff accolades
Hip replacement cyclist thanks physio helping him on the road to recovery after bike accident
A man who needed a total hip replacement after falling off his bike has praised a UHDB colleague who supported him "during the low points" and helped him get back to his passion for outdoor activities...
Colleague Marion recognised with 'Best Trainer' award
Congratulations to UHDB colleague Marion Walker who has been recognised with a national 'Best Trainer' Award by the British Junior Cardiologists Association. ...
Nightingale Macmillan Unit nurse recognised by patient's family for outstanding end of life care
A registered nurse at Royal Derby Hospital has been recognised for his care of a patient based in the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, after their family described him as "a modern superhero" for his compa...
Patient’s family makes surprise return to Royal Derby Hospital to recognise 'magnificent' Stroke consultant
A former patient and his family shared their gratitude to a "magnificent" UHDB stroke consultant as they were reunited earlier this month, praising the outstanding and compassionate care that he deliv...