Community Partnership Award
This award recognises an individual or team who works for our Trust but has made an outstanding contribution to One Gloucestershire's priorities and partnership working, including partnerships in the charity sector.
Skin Cancer Team
Dermatology
The Skin Cancer Team, including specialist nurses and Cancer Support Workers, provides diagnosis, treatment and non-medical support while promoting skin cancer awareness across Gloucestershire.
They attend community events such as golf clubs, Brownie groups and Race for Life, often in their own time, offering sun safety advice and skin checks. Their annual Cheltenham Lido session reaches around 150 people and bespoke sessions for local public sector workers have led to early detection of skin cancers. They also engage with multicultural communities via local radio and tailored outreach. Through education, prevention and early detection, the team has made an outstanding contribution to public health.
Juwairiyia Motala and Council colleagues – Refugee Week
Communications and Engagement team
Juwairiyia worked with partners including Gloucester City Council on Refugee Week, fostering inclusion, safety and belonging. The team collaborated with artists, communities and organisations, promoting cross-cultural understanding and giving refugees and asylum seekers a safe space and a meaningful voice.
Juwairiyia worked with Gloucester City Council and Refugee Week partners to co-create the Moomin 80 celebrations, promoting welcome, safety and belonging. She collaborated with artists, migrant communities and local organisations to ensure refugees and people seeking asylum were equal partners. Highlights included a floating art installation symbolising unity and shared creativity, giving participants a safe space to express themselves.
The project strengthened community connections, encouraged cross-cultural understanding and demonstrated how the NHS can engage meaningfully with diverse populations.
Penny Bickerstaff
Human Resources, GMS
Penny is recognised for creating work experience and internship opportunities, particularly for neuro-diverse young people. She collaborates with local colleges, the ICB’s We Want You Team and managers across the Trust to ensure placements are meaningful, supportive and aligned with individual interests.
Penny has advocated for inclusive hiring practices, helping dispel myths about neurodiversity and enabling talented individuals to contribute fully. Her empathy, guidance and persistence have resulted in successful placements that benefit both participants and the organisation.