IT’S that time of year when our readers get the chance to salute their local NHS heroes with the annual St Helens Star People’s Choice Award.

It gives you the opportunity to reward the dedication of our the fantastic NHS staff in St Helens and Whiston hospitals, as well as community staff across St Helens, by nominating an individual or team who in your opinion went the extra mile for you or your family. Last year, the Maternity Department at Whiston Hospital, were victorious following your nominations praising their exceptional care of women and their families.

The team were recognised for their use of social media which transformed how they engage with parents.

This year’s winner will be honoured at the St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Annual Staff Awards Ceremony 2019, at the Liverpool Arena in June, where attendees will be joined by a number of famous faces

As well as the People’s Choice Award, there will also be a number of other awards on the evening including Employee and Team of the Year, and awards for excellent clinical care, improvement of services and providing excellent patient experience. The event is at no cost to the NHS.

You can vote for your winner of the St Helens Star People’s Choice Award by visiting sthk.nhs.uk/staffawards, emailing communications@sthk.nhs.uk or stating who you would like to nominate, their department, reason for nomination and your name to Lynsey Thomas, Communications Department, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR.

n Closing date for nominations Friday, March 29.