• Bolton NHS Foundation Trust celebrates three finalists at GM Health and Care Champion Awards
• Staff have been recognised for reducing environmental impact and promoting staff health and wellbeing
• Winners will be announced at a sponsored award ceremony in July

Inspiring staff at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted for three awards at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2025.

The IV Therapy Team are finalists in the Green Initiative of the Year category for their work to provide care to some patients in their own home environment using elastomeric devices, which are a greener way forward for administration of antibiotics.

The devices allow nurses to only visit patients once a day, instead of three to four times a day.

Since January 2023, the team have used 2,678 less plastic bottles, 4,172 less plastic syringes, 2,678 less plastic giving sets, 4,172 less disposable plastic bags, 4,172 less plastic aprons and 8,344 less gloves.

They have saved more than 10,000 miles of travelling, the equivalents of three tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Two members of staff have also been shortlisted in the Wellbeing Champion category. Tyrone Roberts, Chief Nursing Officer, was nominated for launching a free personal training and nutrition programme, which has been delivered to more than 80 colleagues at the Trust.

Tyrone has completed qualifications in fitness instruction and personal training with the sole purpose of supporting the health and wellness of his colleagues, tailoring sessions to be inclusive of colleagues working different shift patterns.

Sabana Bhikha, Practice Educator and Neonatal Nurse, has been recognised for her strong passion for wellbeing and ensuring everyone’s mental health is prioritised, working tirelessly to boost moral.

Sabana recently completed a course to become a Professional Nurse Advocate, which enables her to get protected time to support the wellbeing of staff with conversations and signposting to further support.

James Mawrey, Director of People and Deputy Chief Executive at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said:

We are so proud of the IV Therapy Team, Tyrone and Sabana for being shortlisted at this year’s Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards.

“Their nominations capture what it means to be a part of Team Bolton, proactively making positive changes for the benefit of our local population and our thousands of colleagues across the organisation.

“It’s inspiring to see how ideas from our staff are improving care, protecting the environment and making sure our staff feel looked after and valued both in and out of their roles.

The shortlist recognises the outstanding contributions from Greater Manchester’s whole health and care workforce.

Now in its sixth year, the awards have received a record-breaking number of nominations, with nearly 700 entries received from more than 140 organisations, each highlighting an extraordinary story.

Mark Fisher, Chief Executive, NHS Greater Manchester said:

The awards continue to be an exceptional opportunity to recognise the dedication and passion of our health and care workforce across Greater Manchester. The awards are a great reminder of the all the inspirational work our staff and local health and care organisations are doing to support our communities and the health and wellbeing of our residents.

“Congratulations to those shortlisted this year, and I look forward to celebrating alongside you at the ceremony.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester said:

It’s fantastic to see the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are back again for their sixth year. The variety of individuals and teams shortlisted across Greater Manchester is outstanding – from a hospital planting trees, charities helping the homeless, personal training to support mental health, and a sexual health team addressing health inequalities.

“I’m really pleased that they are getting the recognition they deserve, and I’m proud to celebrate those who are making a difference.

All shortlisted nominations will be considered by a judging panel and the winners announced at a sponsored event in July.

Visit the GM Health and Care Champion Awards webpage to view the full shortlist.