NHS Forth Valley Staff Nominated for Scotland's Health Awards 2026
Colleagues and teams recognised nationally for outstanding contributions to patient care and healthcare innovation.
By Kirsty Lennox
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NHS Forth Valley staff are celebrating after multiple colleagues and teams were named finalists for Scotland's Health Awards 2026, recognising their significant contributions to patient care and healthcare services across the nation.
Staff from NHS Forth Valley are in contention for Scotland's Health Awards 2026, with several individuals and teams recognised for their exceptional work. The awards celebrate those who make a tangible difference to the lives of patients, families, and communities throughout Scotland.
The annual awards highlight excellence in healthcare, honouring dedication, compassion, and innovation that shapes the future of health and social care. This year's finalists have been acknowledged for exceeding expectations, pioneering new working methods, transforming services, and delivering outstanding care.
Among the shortlisted individuals are Linda Stevenson, Occupational Therapy Lead at the Specialist Rehabilitation Unit, Bellfield Centre, Stirling Health and Care Village, for Leader of the Year; Alexander Souter, a Porter at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, and Lorraine Christie, from the Reception Team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, both nominated for the Support Worker Award. These nominations underscore the daily commitment, professionalism, and compassion demonstrated by colleagues across NHS Forth Valley.
The judging panel commended the high calibre of nominations, noting the kindness, integrity, and dedication of individuals and teams who inspire their peers.
In the Unsung Hero Award category, the Intensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (iCAMHS) Team from NHS Forth Valley has been shortlisted. The team is recognised for its compassionate and expert care for young people in mental health crises, supporting families, preventing hospital admissions, and enhancing mental health services within the Forth Valley region. Public voting for this category closes at 23:59 on Tuesday 20 October.
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"We are incredibly proud to see NHS Forth Valley colleagues recognised on a national stage through Scotland’s Health Awards. These nominations are a reflection of the dedication, compassion and professionalism demonstrated by our staff every day. Linda, Alexander and Lorraine have all made an outstanding contribution in their respective roles, while the iCAMHS team continues to make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families across Forth Valley. Reaching the finalist stage is a significant achievement and I would like to congratulate them all and thank them for their commitment to providing the highest standards of care and support. We wish them every success at the awards ceremony and encourage everyone to support the iCAMHS team by voting in the Unsung Heroes/Readers Choice Award."
Ross McGuffie, Chief Executive of NHS Forth Valley, expressed immense pride in the staff's national recognition, highlighting the outstanding contributions of Linda, Alexander, and Lorraine, and the significant impact of the iCAMHS team.
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"Congratulations to all the outstanding individuals and teams who have been selected as finalists in this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards. The quality of nominations was exceptionally high, making the judging process both inspiring and incredibly challenging. These awards shine a spotlight on the dedication, compassion and innovation that underpin healthcare across Scotland. The achievements highlighted through the nominations demonstrate the positive difference being made every day for patients, families and communities, and reflect our shared ambition to deliver accessible, person-centred care that helps people live healthier, longer lives. Making it to the finalist stage is an achievement in itself, and I would like to congratulate everyone who has reached this stage. I wish all our finalists the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating their success at the awards ceremony."
Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care, congratulated all finalists, emphasising the high quality of nominations and the awards' role in spotlighting dedication, compassion, and innovation within Scottish healthcare. She noted the positive impact highlighted by the nominations and the shared ambition for accessible, person-centred care.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2026 at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh. Congratulations are extended to all recognised NHS Forth Valley colleagues, including Linda, Alexander, Lorraine, and the iCAMHS team.
Based on information from the official source: NHS Forth Valley (14/10/2026)
