Western Trust clinical professionals honoured for their work in supporting people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The Western Trust is celebrating the work of clinical professionals as they scoop five awards for their dedicated work and care to people suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

A ‘Night of Appreciation’ was held in Belfast City Hall (20 May 2017) to celebrate and give something back to the clinical professionals of Northern Ireland. The event was organised by ‘Let’s Talk Crohns and Colitis’ a support charity for those suffering with IBD. May marks the month of IBD awareness and afforded the opportunity to celebrate medical staff who have helped individuals on their IBD journey.

The Western Trust proudly had five awards winners on the night; Dr Nina Mukherji, Gastroenterologist, Altnagelvin Hospital; Warren Edwards, Dietician, Altnagelvin Hospital; Fiona Quigley, Community Stoma Care Nurse, Shantallow Health Centre; Pauline Brown, Stoma Care Nurse, Altnagelvin Hospital and Stephanie Dunn, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist Nurse, Altnagelvin Hospital.

Acknowledging the outstanding achievements, Western Trust Chief Executive, Elaine Way, CBE said: “I am delighted and extremely proud of the recent accolades picked up by five of our clinical staff. These awards are an appropriate acknowledgement of the influential and inspiring work carried out across the West and our winners are truly deserving of these awards.

“Inflammatory Bowel Disease can leave patients feeling isolated and our clinical professionals work tirelessly to support their IBD journey and to care and support their every need. I congratulate our winners and all involved.”

On the night the awards were presented by Leah McCourt amateur MMA Featherweight world Champion and BJJ World Champion ranked number one and Boxer Eamonn O’Kane (King Kane), with Barra Best taking on the role of MC for the night.