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New awards to recognise excellence of armed forces’ healthcare

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    12 May 2008

A new national awards scheme to recognise the people who provide excellent healthcare services to the UK Armed Forces, their dependants and veterans has been launched by the Department of Health, Ministry of Defence and the devolved administrations.

The Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards will recognise people working within the Defence Medical Services, NHS, charities or the private sector.  

There are eight award categories:

·        Innovation in Service Development Award

·        Education and Training Award

·        Deployed Healthcare Award

·        Health Improvement and Promotion Award

·        Mental Health Award

·        Healthcare Reservist of the Year

·        Care of Veterans Award

·        Team of the Year Award: Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award

 You may wish to nominate yourself or your team, colleagues or encourage others to put themselves forward for an Award. Full details on how to nominate or apply for the Awards can be found on the Ministry of Defence website.

Nominations must be received no later than Saturday 5 July 2008. Winners of the Awards will be announced at a ceremony at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea on Thursday 23 October 2008.

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