The Northern Care Alliance has been recognised for its partnership work as part of a major trauma rehabilitation programme which supports survivors of life-changing trauma.
The team, along with partners at Nuffield Health, Manchester University Foundation Trust, The University of Manchester, and The University Salford were winners of the Most Effective Contribution to Integrated Health and Care Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership Award.
The major trauma enhanced rehabilitation service helps to support patients across Greater Manchester with complex rehabilitation needs so that they can go on to lead fulfilling lives.
On the award win Nick Holden, team lead physiotherapist, major trauma enhanced rehabilitation service, said: "Every day, we meet people whose lives have been shattered by trauma. This partnership has helped turn those stories of loss into stories of hope and recovery. This award belongs to every patient who has fought to rebuild their life — they are the reason we do what we do."
Dr Jason Wong, at The University of Manchester, said: “I’m truly proud of the team and delighted that our major trauma enhanced rehabilitation service has won at this year’s HSJ Partnership Awards. There are many people and stakeholders to thank behind the scenes for this award, but a depth of gratitude goes out to the participants, who are survivors of major life-changing trauma, for inspiring us to do this work.”
This innovative programme is positively impacting the lives of patients, including Paul, a survivor of the Manchester Arena Bombing, and Susan who was hit by a car when it mounted the pavement during a police chase. You can hear more about their stories below.