Would you like to say a special thank you to someone who has helped you to take care of your mental or physical wellbeing over the past year?

North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) is inviting people who live or work in North Ayrshire to nominate individuals or teams for a Partnership Award, with the event this year focusing on the theme of wellbeing.

The awards will celebrate the staff teams and individuals who work in health and social care in North Ayrshire, as well as the crucial work of those in our communities who support others.

So whether it’s a neighbour, volunteer or carer who is always there for you, an individual or team from social services or the NHS, a charity, care provider, or a local community group, NAHSCP would love to hear about them.

This year’s awards have a total of nine individual and team categories to choose from - and you can make as many nominations as you like.

The categories are:

  • Everyday Wellbeing Hero (an individual who provides excellent wellbeing support to staff, service users or those in our communities).
  • No1 Wellbeing Community Superhero (an individual working in a third sector organisation who supports individuals in our communities to achieve greater wellbeing).
  • Inspirational Wellbeing Leadership (a successful leader that creates an environment where others can be well).
  • Administration Wellbeing Star (an individual who delivers a first-class administration service to support wellbeing).
  • Volunteer Wellbeing Hero (a selfless volunteer who makes a positive difference to the wellbeing of people in North Ayrshire).
  • Partnership Team Champions (an NAHSCP team that provides excellent wellbeing support to each other and/or service users)
  • Administration Team Wellbeing Stars (a team within NAHSCP that delivers a first-class administration service to support wellbeing)
  • Volunteer Team Champions (a group of volunteers who make a positive difference to the wellbeing of people in North Ayrshire)
  • Community Organisation Wellbeing Superheroes (a third sector organisation that boosts the wellbeing of a community/communities in North Ayrshire).

Councillor Margaret Johnson, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care at North Ayrshire Council, said: “North Ayrshire has a wealth of dedicated people who go the extra mile to look after the wellbeing of others – whether that be patients or service users, members of our communities, their own colleagues, or family, friends and neighbours.

“In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to look after our own physical and mental wellbeing, as well as supporting those around us to do the same.

“We want to celebrate those people who go above and beyond to support wellbeing in North Ayrshire, ensuring they receive the extra recognition they deserve

“We look forward to reading all about their fantastic work in your nomination forms.”

You can read more about this year’s categories and find a link to nominate nominate online at https://www.nahscp.org/news/nominate-for-partnership-awards

Nominations close on Friday, August 30 and winners will be announced at the ‘North Ayrshire Partnership Awards – Promoting Wellbeing Together’ event at Redburn Community Centre in Irvine on Friday, October 25.

If you need any assistance in completing the nomination form, or would like to request a paper copy, please email hscpbusinesssupport@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or call 01294 317700.