A team of stroke experts from Merseyside has won two awards in just one week.
The stroke team from Aintree University Hospital was presented with an award from the Stroke Association in recognition of their professional excellence before going on to triumph at the hospitals own awards ceremony.
The Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award was presented by rugby stars Danny Cipriani and Mark Cueto, who play for Sale Sharks, at the Stroke Associations Life After Stroke Awards ceremony.
Within days the group was named Outstanding Team at the hospitals Proud of Aintree Excellence Awards, which were presented by acclaimed Liverpool actress and comedienne, Pauline Daniels.
The award recognised the work done by the team to enhance the experience of patients at Aintree, which has one of the biggest stroke units in the region.
Dr Claire Cullen, consultant physician at Aintree University Hospital, said: We are all incredibly proud to have our work recognised.
We are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients during their treatment and recovery and the Stroke Association plays an important role in this. To receive two awards in the same week is an honour and testament to the hard work of the whole team.
The stroke team, which treats around 550 patients each year, consists of consultants, nurses, healthcare assistants, therapists, administration and management.
Kate Charles, information, advice and support coordinator from the Stroke Association, nominated the team for the Stroke Association award. She said: The team is patient and carer-centred and provides a holistic approach during acute and rehabilitation care following stroke.
They are innovative and involve key partners and organisations in the stroke pathway, to provide the best possible chance of recovery for patients.
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